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Region 1B Boys Basketball Tournament Underway
The annual tournament tips off in Valley City, North Dakota
Published on Mar. 10, 2026
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The Region 1 Boys Basketball Tournament has begun, with the quarterfinal games taking place at the Valley City Hi-Liner Activity Center. The tournament features teams from across the region competing for the championship title. Fans can follow the action live on KDDR The Tornado and Thunder 98.3.
Why it matters
The Region 1B tournament is a highly anticipated annual event that showcases the top high school basketball talent in the area. The tournament winner will advance to the state championship, making this a crucial step on the road to the ultimate prize.
The details
The quarterfinal games kicked off on March 9th, with four matchups scheduled throughout the day. The winners of these games will move on to the semifinal round, bringing them one step closer to the Region 1B title.
- The Region 1 Boys Basketball Tournament began on March 9th.
- The quarterfinal games are taking place throughout the day on March 9th.
The players
Oakes
The #1 seed from Region 1, Oakes is a perennial powerhouse in the tournament.
Kidder County
The #4 seed from Region 2, Kidder County is looking to pull off an upset in the quarterfinals.
Edgeley/Kulm/Montpellier
The #2 seed from Region 2, this co-op team is aiming to advance to the semifinals.
Sargent County
The #3 seed from Region 1, Sargent County is hoping to knock off the higher-seeded Edgeley/Kulm/Montpellier squad.
Linton-HMB
The #1 seed from Region 2, Linton-HMB is the favorite to win the tournament.
What’s next
The winners of the quarterfinal games will advance to the semifinal round, which will take place on March 10th. The championship game is scheduled for March 11th.
The takeaway
The Region 1B Boys Basketball Tournament is an exciting annual event that showcases the top high school talent in the area. With the quarterfinal games underway, fans are eagerly anticipating the next round of action as teams compete for the coveted championship title.
