Nebraska High School Basketball District Finals Roundup

Matchups and broadcast details for key district championship games

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

Several high school basketball district final games are scheduled for Monday, March 2, 2026 across Nebraska. The action includes a Class C2-3 final between Valentine and Hemingford, a Class D1-2 final between Lutheran High Northeast and Boyd County, a Class D2-3 final between St. Mary's and Nebraska Lutheran, and a Class D2-6 final between Guardian Angels Central Catholic and Wallace.

Why it matters

These district final games represent the last step before teams advance to their respective state tournaments. The winners will move on to compete for state championships, making these high-stakes matchups important for the schools, players, and local communities.

The details

The Class C2-3 district final tips off at 6:00 pm in Valentine, with the host Badgers taking on Hemingford. In Norfolk, Lutheran High Northeast faces Boyd County at 6:30 pm in the Class D1-2 final, which will be broadcast on KBRX 102.9 FM and KBRX.com. At 5:00 pm in O'Neill, St. Mary's battles Nebraska Lutheran in the Class D2-3 district championship, airing on KBRX 99.9 FM/1350 AM and KBRX.com. Finally, the Class D2-6 final features Guardian Angels Central Catholic hosting Wallace at 3:00 pm.

  • The games are scheduled for Monday, March 2, 2026.
  • The Class C2-3 final tips off at 6:00 pm.
  • The Class D1-2 final is at 6:30 pm.
  • The Class D2-3 final is at 5:00 pm.
  • The Class D2-6 final is at 3:00 pm.

The players

Valentine Badgers

The high school basketball team representing Valentine, Nebraska.

Hemingford

The high school basketball team from Hemingford, Nebraska, competing against Valentine in the Class C2-3 district final.

Lutheran High Northeast

The high school basketball team from Norfolk, Nebraska, playing in the Class D1-2 district final.

Boyd County

The high school basketball team from Boyd County, Nebraska, facing Lutheran High Northeast in the Class D1-2 district final.

St. Mary's

The high school basketball team from O'Neill, Nebraska, competing in the Class D2-3 district final.

Nebraska Lutheran

The high school basketball team from Nebraska Lutheran, playing St. Mary's in the Class D2-3 district final.

Guardian Angels Central Catholic

The high school basketball team from Guardian Angels Central Catholic in O'Neill, Nebraska, hosting the Class D2-6 district final.

Wallace

The high school basketball team from Wallace, Nebraska, facing Guardian Angels Central Catholic in the Class D2-6 district final.

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The takeaway

These high school basketball district final games represent the last step before teams advance to their respective state tournaments, making them crucial matchups for the schools, players, and local communities. The winners will move on to compete for state championships, showcasing the talent and dedication of these student-athletes.