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Three Northland teams advance to girls' basketball state tournament
Mountain Iron-Buhl, Duluth Marshall, and Rock Ridge will represent the region at the state tournament
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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The state tournament for girls' basketball is officially underway, and three teams from the Northland region have advanced to compete. In Class A, Mountain Iron-Buhl holds the top spot after going 28-1 and winning the section championship. In Class AA, Duluth Marshall placed second following a 22-7 campaign and its first section title since 2021. Rounding things out in Class AAA, seventh-seeded Rock Ridge squares off against second-seeded Benilde-St. Margaret's.
Why it matters
The Northland region has a strong tradition in girls' basketball, and having three teams represent the area at the state tournament showcases the talent and competitiveness of high school basketball programs in the region. The state tournament is a highly anticipated event that draws statewide attention, and the Northland's presence highlights the region's basketball prowess.
The details
In Class A, Mountain Iron-Buhl, the top-seeded team, will face eighth-seeded Braham in the quarterfinals. The Rangers and Bombers met earlier in the season, with MIB winning by 16 points. In Class AA, second-seeded Duluth Marshall will take on seventh-seeded Sauk Centre, which comes in on an eight-game win streak. If Marshall makes it to the championship game, they could face off against top-seeded Providence Academy in a matchup that would feature two of Minnesota's best players, Chloe Johnson and Maddyn Greenway. In Class AAA, seventh-seeded Rock Ridge will square off against second-seeded Benilde-St. Margaret's, with the Wolverines making their third consecutive state tournament appearance.
- The state tournament for girls' basketball is officially underway.
- Mountain Iron-Buhl and Braham will face off in the Class A quarterfinals at 11 a.m. on Thursday.
- Duluth Marshall and Sauk Centre will meet in the Class AA quarterfinals at 6 p.m. on Wednesday.
- Rock Ridge and Benilde-St. Margaret's will play in the Class AAA quarterfinals at 2 p.m. on Wednesday.
The players
Mountain Iron-Buhl
The top-seeded team in Class A, Mountain Iron-Buhl went 28-1 and won the section championship by 44 points.
Duluth Marshall
The second-seeded team in Class AA, Duluth Marshall placed second in the section with a 22-7 record and won its first section title since 2021.
Rock Ridge
The seventh-seeded team in Class AAA, Rock Ridge has reached the state tournament for the third year in a row with a 20-9 record.
Chloe Johnson
One of Minnesota's best players, Chloe Johnson plays for top-seeded Providence Academy and could face Duluth Marshall in the Class AA championship game.
Maddyn Greenway
One of Minnesota's best players, Maddyn Greenway plays for top-seeded Providence Academy and could face Duluth Marshall in the Class AA championship game.
The takeaway
The strong representation of Northland teams in the girls' basketball state tournament showcases the region's basketball talent and competitiveness. Fans in the Northland can look forward to an exciting tournament as these three teams compete for state championships.
