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By the People, for the People
LaMoure-Litchville-Marion wins first-ever girls basketball state title
The Loboes defeated top-seeded Central McLean 64-49 in the North Dakota Division B championship game.
Published on Mar. 8, 2026
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LaMoure-Litchville-Marion secured its first high school girls basketball championship by beating top-seeded Central McLean 64-49 in the North Dakota Division B tournament on Saturday. The Loboes held Central McLean to just one 3-point field goal in the first half and pulled away in the second half to claim the title.
Why it matters
This is a historic achievement for the LaMoure-Litchville-Marion girls basketball program, which has never won a state championship before. The win caps off an impressive tournament run for the Loboes, who were the underdogs against the top-seeded Central McLean team.
The details
LaMoure-Litchville-Marion's stifling defense in the first half limited Central McLean's scoring opportunities, allowing the Loboes to build a lead they would not relinquish. In the second half, LaMoure-Litchville-Marion's offense found its rhythm, pulling away for the 64-49 victory and the first state title in program history.
- The North Dakota Division B girls basketball tournament took place on Saturday, March 8, 2026.
- LaMoure-Litchville-Marion defeated Central McLean 64-49 in the championship game.
The players
LaMoure-Litchville-Marion
The girls basketball team from the combined school district of LaMoure, Litchville, and Marion, North Dakota.
Central McLean
The top-seeded girls basketball team from the Central McLean school district in North Dakota.
The takeaway
LaMoure-Litchville-Marion's historic championship win showcases the hard work and dedication of the players and coaches, and serves as an inspiration for small-town basketball programs across North Dakota.
