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MHSAA Girls' March Magic Pairings Announced
District tournament matchups set for girls' high school basketball teams in Michigan
Feb. 22, 2026 at 5:22pm
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The Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) has announced the district pairings for the upcoming girls' basketball championship tournament, known as March Magic. The tournament will feature teams from across the state, including several from the Lakeshore region, competing in various divisions and districts.
Why it matters
The MHSAA girls' basketball tournament is a highly anticipated annual event that showcases the top high school talent in the state. The district pairings determine the initial matchups, setting the stage for the eventual state champions to be crowned at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.
The details
In Division 1, Zeeland East will face Holland, with the winner taking on Grand Haven. Zeeland West will play West Ottawa, with the winner advancing to the district final. In Division 2, Allegan will play Hamilton, with the winner facing Otsego. Hopkins will take on South Haven, while Holland Christian meets Grand River Prep and Unity Christian faces Godwin Heights, with the winners advancing to the district finals. In Division 3, Fennville will play Black River, with the winner facing Saugatuck. Calvin Christian will play Potter's House Christian, with the winner moving on to the district final.
- The district tournament games will be played from March 2 to March 6, 2026.
- The four division finals will be held at the Breslin Center in East Lansing on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
The players
MHSAA
The Michigan High School Athletic Association, the governing body for high school sports in the state.
Zeeland East
A high school located in Zeeland, Michigan, with a girls' basketball team competing in the MHSAA tournament.
Holland
A high school located in Holland, Michigan, with a girls' basketball team competing in the MHSAA tournament.
Grand Haven
A high school located in Grand Haven, Michigan, with a girls' basketball team competing in the MHSAA tournament.
Zeeland West
A high school located in Zeeland, Michigan, with a girls' basketball team competing in the MHSAA tournament.
West Ottawa
A high school located in Holland, Michigan, with a girls' basketball team competing in the MHSAA tournament.
Allegan
A high school located in Allegan, Michigan, with a girls' basketball team competing in the MHSAA tournament.
Hamilton
A high school located in Hamilton, Michigan, with a girls' basketball team competing in the MHSAA tournament.
Otsego
A high school located in Otsego, Michigan, with a girls' basketball team competing in the MHSAA tournament.
Hopkins
A high school located in Hopkins, Michigan, with a girls' basketball team competing in the MHSAA tournament.
South Haven
A high school located in South Haven, Michigan, with a girls' basketball team competing in the MHSAA tournament.
Holland Christian
A high school located in Holland, Michigan, with a girls' basketball team competing in the MHSAA tournament.
Grand River Prep
A high school located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with a girls' basketball team competing in the MHSAA tournament.
Unity Christian
A high school located in Hudsonville, Michigan, with a girls' basketball team competing in the MHSAA tournament.
Godwin Heights
A high school located in Wyoming, Michigan, with a girls' basketball team competing in the MHSAA tournament.
Fennville
A high school located in Fennville, Michigan, with a girls' basketball team competing in the MHSAA tournament.
Black River
A high school located in Holland, Michigan, with a girls' basketball team competing in the MHSAA tournament.
Saugatuck
A high school located in Saugatuck, Michigan, with a girls' basketball team competing in the MHSAA tournament.
Calvin Christian
A high school located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with a girls' basketball team competing in the MHSAA tournament.
Potter's House Christian
A high school located in Wyoming, Michigan, with a girls' basketball team competing in the MHSAA tournament.
What’s next
The district tournament games will be played from March 2 to March 6, 2026, leading up to the four division finals at the Breslin Center in East Lansing on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
The takeaway
The MHSAA girls' basketball tournament is a highly anticipated annual event that showcases the top high school talent in the state. The district pairings announced today set the stage for an exciting tournament, with several local teams from the Lakeshore region competing for a chance to advance to the state finals.
