Cheboygan Boys Top Inland Lakes, NMCA Girls Win NLC Championship

High school basketball teams get intense district-like matchup in late-season game

Published on Mar. 1, 2026

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In a high-intensity late-season basketball matchup that had a postseason feel, the Cheboygan boys team topped Inland Lakes, while the NMCA girls squad won the Northern Lakes Conference championship.

Why it matters

These late-season games provide crucial tune-ups for the upcoming district tournaments, allowing teams to test themselves against tough competition and work on areas that need improvement before the playoffs.

The details

The Cheboygan-Inland Lakes boys game featured up-and-down play and intense crowd energy, giving both teams valuable experience ahead of the district tournament. Meanwhile, the NMCA girls squad clinched the Northern Lakes Conference title with their victory.

  • The boys game took place on February 20, 2026.

The players

Cheboygan boys team

The Cheboygan high school boys basketball team.

Inland Lakes boys team

The Inland Lakes high school boys basketball team.

NMCA girls team

The NMCA high school girls basketball team.

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The takeaway

These late-season matchups between local rivals provide valuable experience and preparation for the upcoming high school basketball playoffs, allowing teams to identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement before the most important games of the season.