East Lansing, Sexton, P-W Advance in Boys Basketball Districts

Top players lead their teams to district semifinal wins

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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The East Lansing Trojans, Sexton Big Reds, and Pewamo-Westphalia Pirates all won their boys basketball district semifinal games on Wednesday night. East Lansing was led by Mr. Basketball finalist KJ Torbert, who had 21 points, 5 steals, and 4 assists, while teammate Kingston Thomas also scored 21 points and had 5 steals. Sexton and Pewamo-Westphalia also rolled to victories in their district semifinal matchups.

Why it matters

These district semifinal wins keep the top teams in contention for district championships and a chance to advance deeper into the state tournament. Strong performances from star players like Torbert and Thomas showcase the talent on display in the local high school basketball scene.

The details

In the Division 1 district semifinal, East Lansing defeated DeWitt 70-45. Torbert and Thomas led the way for the Trojans with their impressive stat lines. In other district semifinal action, Sexton cruised past an opponent, while Pewamo-Westphalia also won their district semifinal matchup.

  • The district semifinal games took place on Wednesday, February 26, 2026.

The players

KJ Torbert

A Mr. Basketball finalist who scored 21 points, had 5 steals, and 4 assists for East Lansing in their district semifinal win.

Kingston Thomas

Scored 21 points and had 5 steals for East Lansing in their district semifinal victory.

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The takeaway

The district semifinal wins by East Lansing, Sexton, and Pewamo-Westphalia showcase the high level of talent and competitiveness in the local high school boys basketball scene, with star players leading their teams to victories and a chance to compete for district championships.