Lake Orion boys basketball team faces tough test against Avondale in district semifinal

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Lake Orion's boys varsity basketball team has advanced to the MHSAA District 27 semifinals, where they will host Auburn Hills Avondale tonight at 7 p.m. Lake Orion is looking to upset the 21-1 Avondale squad and avenge earlier-season losses to both Clarkston and Waterford Mott, who are on the other side of the district bracket.

Why it matters

This district semifinal matchup is a crucial game for Lake Orion, as they aim to pull off an upset against the heavily favored Avondale team and keep their postseason run alive. A win would set up a district final appearance against either Clarkston or Waterford Mott, two teams that have previously defeated Lake Orion this season.

The details

Lake Orion advanced to the district semifinals by defeating Waterford Kettering in the first round. Avondale, meanwhile, enters the game with an impressive 21-1 record on the season. The winner of tonight's matchup will move on to face the victor of the Clarkston vs. Waterford Mott game in the district final on Friday.

• The district semifinal game between Lake Orion and Auburn Hills Avondale is scheduled for tonight, February 25, 2026 at 7 p.m.
• The district final game is scheduled for Friday, February 27, 2026.

What’s next

The winner of the Lake Orion vs. Auburn Hills Avondale district semifinal game will advance to the district final on Friday, February 27, 2026, where they will face the winner of the Clarkston vs. Waterford Mott game.