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NDHSAA Playoffs Region 4A Third Place Game Highlights

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The North Dakota High School Activities Association (NDHSAA) girls basketball playoffs continued on February 26th, with the Region 4A third place game taking place. The game featured several local teams competing for a spot in the state tournament.

Why it matters

High school sports, especially basketball, are a major part of the culture and community in many North Dakota towns. The girls basketball playoffs represent an important milestone for young athletes and their families, as they compete to advance to the state tournament.

The details

In the Region 4A third place game, the Dickinson Midgets defeated the Minot Magicians by a score of 53-45. The Midgets were led by senior guard Avery Privratsky, who scored 18 points in the victory. Minot was paced by junior forward Emma Johnson, who had 15 points in the losing effort.

  • The Region 4A girls basketball third place game took place on February 26, 2026.

The players

Avery Privratsky

A senior guard for the Dickinson Midgets who scored 18 points in the Region 4A third place game.

Emma Johnson

A junior forward for the Minot Magicians who scored 15 points in the Region 4A third place game.

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What’s next

The Dickinson Midgets will advance to the NDHSAA girls basketball state tournament, where they will compete for the state championship.

The takeaway

The Region 4A girls basketball third place game showcased the talent and competitiveness of high school basketball in North Dakota, as two teams battled for a spot in the state tournament.