Muskegon Girls Basketball Wins MHSAA Division 1 State Title

Muskegon defeats Detroit Renaissance in close championship game

Apr. 9, 2026 at 10:21am

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The Muskegon girls basketball team won the MHSAA Division 1 state championship, defeating Detroit Renaissance 34-29 in the title game on March 21. This marks Muskegon's first state championship in girls basketball.

Why it matters

Muskegon's victory in the Division 1 state final caps off a successful season for the team and provides a boost of pride for the local community. The win also highlights the competitive nature of girls high school basketball in Michigan.

The details

In a close and hard-fought championship game, Muskegon was able to edge out Detroit Renaissance by a score of 34-29 to claim the Division 1 state title. The game was decided in the final minutes, with Muskegon making key plays down the stretch to secure the victory.

  • The championship game was played on March 21, 2026.
  • Muskegon won its first ever MHSAA Division 1 girls basketball state title.

The players

Muskegon Girls Basketball Team

The Muskegon girls basketball team, representing the city of Muskegon, Michigan, won the MHSAA Division 1 state championship after defeating Detroit Renaissance in the title game.

Detroit Renaissance Girls Basketball Team

The Detroit Renaissance girls basketball team, representing the city of Detroit, Michigan, was the runner-up in the MHSAA Division 1 state championship game, falling to Muskegon by a score of 34-29.

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What they’re saying

“Winning the state championship is a dream come true for our team. We've worked so hard all season and it's an incredible feeling to be able to bring this title back to Muskegon.”

— Jada Williams, Muskegon Senior Guard

What’s next

The Muskegon girls basketball team will be honored with a victory parade and celebration in the city of Muskegon in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

Muskegon's state championship victory showcases the talent and dedication of the team, and provides a source of community pride for the city. The close game against Detroit Renaissance highlights the competitiveness of girls high school basketball in Michigan.