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New Heights Boys Basketball Advances to Warrior Classic Championship
Cougars defeat Thomas Jefferson to earn spot in title game
Published on Feb. 5, 2026
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New Heights Boys Basketball team defeated Thomas Jefferson 67-54 in the semifinals of the 43rd annual Warrior Classic tournament. The game was close early on, but New Heights pulled away with a 9-0 run in the third quarter and held on for the victory. With the win, New Heights advances to the championship game on Saturday, February 7 against Greenwood.
Why it matters
The Warrior Classic is a prestigious high school basketball tournament that attracts top teams from the region. Reaching the championship game is a significant accomplishment for the New Heights program and will raise the team's profile heading into the state playoffs.
The details
The semifinal matchup between New Heights and Thomas Jefferson was a tight contest for the first two and a half quarters, with the teams trading baskets. But New Heights went on a 9-0 run midway through the third quarter to build a lead they would not relinquish. The Cougars leaned on their stifling defense down the stretch to secure the 67-54 victory and a spot in the championship game.
- The Warrior Classic tournament is being held from February 5-7, 2026.
- New Heights defeated Thomas Jefferson in the semifinal game on February 6, 2026.
- The championship game between New Heights and Greenwood will take place on February 7, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
The players
New Heights Boys Basketball
The high school basketball team from New Heights that advanced to the Warrior Classic championship game.
Thomas Jefferson
The high school basketball team that lost to New Heights in the Warrior Classic semifinal game.
Greenwood
The high school basketball team that will face New Heights in the Warrior Classic championship game.
What’s next
The winner of the Warrior Classic championship game between New Heights and Greenwood will earn an automatic bid to the state playoffs.
The takeaway
New Heights Boys Basketball has proven itself as one of the top teams in the region by advancing to the championship game of the prestigious Warrior Classic tournament. This accomplishment will build momentum for the team heading into the state playoffs.
