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Ironwood Today
By the People, for the People
High School Boys' Basketball District Semifinals Tonight
Over 30 area teams compete for spots in the district finals
Published on Feb. 25, 2026
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High school boys' basketball teams across Upper Michigan are competing in district semifinal games tonight. The winners of each game will advance to the district finals on Friday. Games are scheduled across all four divisions, with tipoff times ranging from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST.
Why it matters
The district semifinals represent a critical step for teams looking to advance in the state tournament. Winning these games earns teams a spot in the district finals, bringing them one step closer to a regional and state championship.
The details
Tonight's district semifinal matchups include Traverse City Central at Marquette, Houghton at Kingsford, Gladstone at Negaunee, Jeffers at Westwood, Ironwood at West Iron County, Ishpeming at Menominee, Bark River-Harris at Iron Mountain, Ewen-Trout Creek at Bessemer, Ontonagon vs. Wakefield-Marenisco, Dollar Bay at Lake Linden-Hubbell, Baraga at L'Anse, Forest Park at North Central, Stephenson at Norway, Rapid River at North Dickinson, Munising at Superior Central, Maplewood Baptist at Rudyard, Brimley vs. Newberry, Pellston at Pickford, and St. Ignace at Cedarville.
- The district semifinal games are scheduled for Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
- Tipoff times range from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST, with some games starting at 5:00 p.m. CST.
The players
Traverse City Central
A boys' high school basketball team competing in the district semifinals.
Marquette
A boys' high school basketball team competing in the district semifinals.
Houghton
A boys' high school basketball team competing in the district semifinals.
Kingsford
A boys' high school basketball team competing in the district semifinals.
Gladstone
A boys' high school basketball team competing in the district semifinals.
What’s next
The winners of the district semifinal games will advance to the district finals, which are scheduled for Friday, February 27, 2026.
The takeaway
The district semifinals represent a crucial step for high school boys' basketball teams in Upper Michigan as they look to advance in the state tournament. Tonight's games will determine which teams move on to the district finals, bringing them one step closer to a regional and state championship.
