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LaMoure-Litchville/Marion Loboes Win First Ever Girls Basketball State Championship
The Loboes defeated the Central McLean Cougars 64-49 in the Class B title game.
Published on Mar. 8, 2026
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The LaMoure-Litchville/Marion Loboes won their first-ever girls basketball state championship with a 64-49 victory over the Central McLean Cougars. The Loboes dominated from the start, building a 23-11 lead after the first quarter and extending it to 37-17 by halftime. Seniors Norah Delabarre and Addy Smith led the way for the Loboes, with Delabarre recording a double-double of 20 points and 18 rebounds, and Smith scoring 19 points and grabbing 8 rebounds.
Why it matters
This championship marks a historic achievement for the LaMoure-Litchville/Marion girls basketball program, which has never won a state title before. The Loboes' dominant performance showcases the team's strong defense, rebounding, and balanced scoring, which have been the hallmarks of their successful season.
The details
The Loboes set the tone early, collecting 11 of the first 12 rebounds and hitting three 3-pointers in the first quarter to build a 23-11 lead. They continued their strong play in the second quarter, holding the Cougars to just 2-for-13 shooting to take a 37-17 halftime advantage. In the third quarter, a pair of 3-pointers by Mia Van Eeden helped the Loboes maintain their momentum, and the team's outstanding rebounding, led by Delabarre's 18 boards, allowed them to control the game.
- The Loboes won the Class B girls basketball state championship on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
- The game was played inside the Minot State University Dome.
The players
Norah Delabarre
A senior for the Loboes, Delabarre recorded a double-double with 20 points and 18 rebounds.
Addy Smith
The tournament MVP, Smith scored 19 points and grabbed 8 rebounds for the Loboes.
Mia Van Eeden
The Loboes' senior hit a pair of key 3-pointers in the third quarter to help the team maintain their lead.
Addie Robbins
A senior for the Loboes, Robbins concluded her high school career as a state champion.
Central McLean Cougars
The Cougars were the runners-up in the Class B girls basketball state championship game.
The takeaway
The LaMoure-Litchville/Marion Loboes' first-ever girls basketball state championship is a testament to the team's hard work, dedication, and commitment to their 'Our Journey' motto. Their dominant performance on both ends of the court showcases the program's bright future, and the seniors' leadership and contributions will be missed, but the Loboes have set a new standard for girls basketball in North Dakota.
