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Brockton Today
By the People, for the People
Brockton Wins District 2C Championship
Warriors defeat Savage 72-43 to claim first title since 2004
Published on Feb. 26, 2026
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The Brockton Warriors boys' basketball team defeated Savage 72-43 in the District 2C championship game on Saturday. Several players jumped on top of Coach John Nygard to celebrate the team's first district title since 2004. The Warriors broke the game open in the first quarter and maintained a double-digit lead throughout.
Why it matters
The District 2C championship is a significant accomplishment for the Brockton community, as the team had not won the title since 2004. The victory is a source of pride for the players, coach, and the entire town.
The details
Brockton jumped out to a 23-12 lead at the end of the first quarter and never looked back. They increased their lead to 18 points by the end of the third quarter and cruised to the 72-43 victory. Top scorers for Brockton were Jarid FastHorse with 18 points, Colter Nygard with 17, and Josh Firemoon with 16.
- The District 2C championship game was played on Saturday, February 26, 2026.
- Brockton's last district title was in 2004.
The players
John Nygard
The head coach of the Brockton Warriors boys' basketball team.
Josh Firemoon
A senior on the Brockton Warriors basketball team.
Miles Boxer
A senior on the Brockton Warriors basketball team.
Ronnie Black Dog
A senior on the Brockton Warriors basketball team.
Jarid FastHorse
A player on the Brockton Warriors basketball team who scored a team-high 18 points.
What they’re saying
“It's something we've been working for. I'm so proud of these boys.”
— John Nygard, Head Coach (northernplainsindependent.com)
What’s next
The Brockton Warriors will now advance to the state tournament, where they will look to continue their championship run.
The takeaway
The Brockton Warriors' District 2C championship victory is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the players and coaching staff. The win is a source of immense pride for the Brockton community, which has waited over 20 years for its boys' basketball team to claim the district title.
