Goodhue Falls to Minnehaha Academy in State 2A Boys Basketball Final

Minnehaha Academy defeats Goodhue 81-69 to claim the Class 2A championship at Williams Arena

Mar. 29, 2026 at 12:03am

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The Goodhue Wildcats faced off against the Minnehaha Academy Redhawks in the Minnesota State Class 2A boys basketball championship game on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Williams Arena in Minneapolis. Minnehaha Academy emerged victorious with an 81-69 win over Goodhue to claim the state title.

Why it matters

This matchup featured two of the top high school basketball programs in Minnesota, with Minnehaha Academy looking to continue its dynasty and Goodhue seeking its first state championship. The game showcased the talent and competitiveness of Minnesota's high school basketball landscape.

The details

Minnehaha Academy was led by standout players Kellen Troup and Ayden Green, who combined for 45 points in the victory. Goodhue was paced by Luke Roschen, Cody Ryan, and Owen Roschen, but ultimately came up short against the Redhawks' firepower. The game was closely contested throughout, with Minnehaha Academy pulling away in the second half to secure the win.

  • The championship game took place on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Williams Arena in Minneapolis.
  • Minnehaha Academy defeated Goodhue by a final score of 81-69.

The players

Kellen Troup

A star player for Minnehaha Academy who contributed significantly to the team's championship victory.

Ayden Green

Another key contributor for Minnehaha Academy, teaming up with Kellen Troup to lead the Redhawks to the state title.

Luke Roschen

A standout player for Goodhue who tried to keep the Wildcats competitive against the powerful Minnehaha Academy squad.

Cody Ryan

A Goodhue player who played a crucial role in the Wildcats' efforts to challenge Minnehaha Academy for the championship.

Owen Roschen

Another key contributor for Goodhue, working alongside Luke Roschen and Cody Ryan to try to upset the favored Minnehaha Academy team.

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What they’re saying

“We knew Minnehaha was going to be a tough opponent, but our guys fought hard and left everything on the court. I'm proud of the effort they put forth.”

— Matt Halverson, Goodhue Head Coach

What’s next

Minnehaha Academy will look to defend its state championship next season, while Goodhue will aim to build on this year's run and make another push for the title.

The takeaway

This game showcased the high level of talent and competitiveness in Minnesota high school basketball, with Minnehaha Academy demonstrating its dominance as one of the state's premier programs and Goodhue proving it can compete with the best teams in the state.