Mountain Iron-Buhl Rangers defeat Raptors in 7A playoff opener

The Rangers dominated the Raptors in the first round of the 7A high school basketball playoffs.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

The Mountain Iron-Buhl boys' basketball team easily defeated the Raptors in the opening round of the 7A high school playoffs. The Rangers jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, cruising to a comfortable victory over their opponents.

Why it matters

This win advances the Rangers to the next round of the 7A playoffs, keeping their championship hopes alive. The team has been a consistent contender in the 7A division and this victory demonstrates their continued strength and ability to perform under playoff pressure.

The details

The Rangers came out firing on all cylinders, building a double-digit lead in the first quarter that they would maintain throughout the game. Their stifling defense limited the Raptors' scoring opportunities, while the Rangers' balanced offensive attack proved too much for their opponents to handle.

  • The game took place on March 5, 2026.
  • It was the opening round of the 7A high school basketball playoffs.

The players

Mountain Iron-Buhl Rangers

The boys' basketball team from Mountain Iron-Buhl High School, a consistent contender in the 7A division.

Raptors

The opposing team that was defeated by the Rangers in the 7A playoff opener.

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What’s next

The Rangers will advance to the next round of the 7A playoffs, where they will face a tougher opponent as they continue their quest for a championship.

The takeaway

The Mountain Iron-Buhl Rangers demonstrated their dominance in the 7A division by easily defeating the Raptors in the playoff opener, keeping their championship hopes alive and showing they are a force to be reckoned with in the postseason.