2026 Flint-area girls basketball district pairings, schedules announced

The MHSAA has released the district tournament matchups for local high school teams.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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The Michigan High School Athletic Association has announced the district tournament pairings and schedules for the upcoming 2026 girls basketball state tournament. Teams in the Flint area will begin first-round play next Monday as they vie for a spot in the regional round.

Why it matters

The girls basketball state tournament is a highly anticipated annual event in Michigan, with teams from across the state competing for the championship. The district round is the first step in the tournament, determining which teams will advance to the regional and eventually state finals.

The details

The MHSAA has released the full district tournament brackets and schedules for Divisions 1-4. In the Flint area, several local high school teams will be facing off in the first round, including crosstown rivals and conference foes. The winners of these district matchups will move on to the regional round the following week.

  • The girls basketball state tournament begins with district play next Monday, March 2, 2026.
  • The regional round will take place the following week, starting on March 9, 2026.

The players

Michigan High School Athletic Association

The governing body for high school sports in the state of Michigan.

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What’s next

The winners of the district tournaments will advance to the regional round, which is scheduled to begin on March 9, 2026.

The takeaway

The start of the girls basketball state tournament is an exciting time for high school sports fans in Michigan, as teams compete for a chance to advance to the later rounds and ultimately win a state championship.