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Missouri High School Girls Basketball State Playoff Matchups Set
The 2026 MSHSAA state tournament semifinals are scheduled for March 18.
Mar. 16, 2026 at 6:50pm
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The 2026 Missouri high school girls basketball state championship playoffs continue on Friday, March 18, with 12 games across the top classifications. The semifinal matchups are now set, with the championship games scheduled to begin on March 19.
Why it matters
The Missouri high school basketball state tournament is one of the most anticipated events of the year, drawing passionate fans from across the state to see the best teams and players compete for the coveted state titles.
The details
In Class 4, Doniphan will face Benton, while Cardinal Ritter College Prep takes on Strafford. In Class 5, Lift for Life Academy meets Grandview, and MICDS plays Marshfield. And in Class 6, Jackson battles Staley, and Incarnate Word Academy squares off against Lee's Summit West.
- The semifinal games will be played on March 18, 2026.
- The championship games are scheduled to begin on March 19, 2026.
The players
Doniphan
A high school basketball team competing in the Class 4 state tournament semifinals.
Benton
A high school basketball team competing in the Class 4 state tournament semifinals.
Cardinal Ritter College Prep
A high school basketball team competing in the Class 4 state tournament semifinals.
Strafford
A high school basketball team competing in the Class 4 state tournament semifinals.
Lift for Life Academy
A high school basketball team competing in the Class 5 state tournament semifinals.
Grandview
A high school basketball team competing in the Class 5 state tournament semifinals.
MICDS
A high school basketball team competing in the Class 5 state tournament semifinals.
Marshfield
A high school basketball team competing in the Class 5 state tournament semifinals.
Jackson
A high school basketball team competing in the Class 6 state tournament semifinals.
Staley
A high school basketball team competing in the Class 6 state tournament semifinals.
Incarnate Word Academy
A high school basketball team competing in the Class 6 state tournament semifinals.
Lee's Summit West
A high school basketball team competing in the Class 6 state tournament semifinals.
What’s next
The championship games for all classes will be played on March 19, 2026.
The takeaway
The 2026 Missouri high school girls basketball state tournament is shaping up to be an exciting event, with talented teams from across the state competing for the coveted state titles.


