Onekama Secures Spot in Regional Finals

Onekama dominates Whittemore-Prescott to advance in state tournament

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Onekama High School's boys basketball team defeated Whittemore-Prescott 60-36 in the regional semifinals, securing a spot in the regional finals against undefeated Traverse City Christian. The win marks Onekama's first district championship since 2018.

Why it matters

Onekama's victory over Whittemore-Prescott, who entered the postseason with a 3-15 record, demonstrates the team's strength and ability to advance deep into the state tournament. Their upcoming matchup against undefeated Traverse City Christian will be a tough test, but Onekama has proven they have what it takes to compete at the highest level.

The details

Onekama rolled through Whittemore-Prescott, winning the regional semifinal game 60-36. The victory marks Onekama's first district championship since 2018 and sets up a regional final matchup against undefeated Traverse City Christian on Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at McBain Northern Michigan Christian School.

  • Onekama won their first district crown since 2018 this year.
  • The regional semifinal game against Whittemore-Prescott was played on March 3, 2026.
  • The regional final against Traverse City Christian is scheduled for March 6, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

The players

Onekama High School

The boys basketball team from Onekama, Michigan that won their district championship and advanced to the regional finals of the state tournament.

Whittemore-Prescott

The boys basketball team from Whittemore-Prescott, Michigan that entered the postseason with a 3-15 record but made it to the regional semifinals.

Traverse City Christian

The undefeated boys basketball team from Traverse City, Michigan that Onekama will face in the regional finals.

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What’s next

The winner of the regional final between Onekama and Traverse City Christian will advance to the state semifinals.

The takeaway

Onekama's dominant performance against Whittemore-Prescott demonstrates their ability to compete at a high level in the state tournament, setting up an intriguing regional final matchup against undefeated Traverse City Christian.