Lourdes, Zumbrota-Mazeppa Boys Basketball Game Canceled

Teams to finish regular seasons early after Friday matchup called off

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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The Zumbrota-Mazeppa and Lourdes boys basketball teams will not play their scheduled Hiawatha Valley League matchup this Friday as the game has been canceled. Lourdes had 27 games on its original schedule for the season.

Why it matters

Cancellations of high school sports events can impact team schedules, playoff seeding, and fan attendance. This particular matchup was expected to be a competitive conference game between two local rivals.

The details

The Zumbrota-Mazeppa and Lourdes boys basketball teams were set to face off in a Hiawatha Valley League game this Friday, February 18th. However, the game has been canceled, forcing both teams to finish their regular seasons earlier than anticipated.

  • The game was originally scheduled for Friday, February 18, 2026.

The players

Zumbrota-Mazeppa Boys Basketball Team

A high school boys basketball team from Zumbrota, Minnesota that competes in the Hiawatha Valley League.

Lourdes Boys Basketball Team

A high school boys basketball team from Rochester, Minnesota that competes in the Hiawatha Valley League and had 27 games scheduled for the 2026 season.

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The takeaway

This cancellation highlights the unpredictability of high school sports schedules and the need for flexibility, as teams must adjust when games are unexpectedly called off.