Plainfield Boys Basketball Wins Second Straight Group IV Title

Plainfield High School boys basketball team captures back-to-back state championships in low-scoring slugfest

Mar. 14, 2026 at 7:19pm

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The Plainfield High School boys basketball team won its second consecutive Group IV state championship on Saturday, defeating Montgomery High School 49-40 in a defensive struggle at Jersey Mike's Arena. Plainfield's Micah Gordon led all scorers with 20 points, helping his team overcome a close first half and pull away in the fourth quarter.

Why it matters

Plainfield's back-to-back state titles mark the first time the school has accomplished the feat since 2011-2012, showcasing the sustained excellence of their boys basketball program and their ability to win championships in a highly competitive state tournament.

The details

The low-scoring affair remained close in the first half, with Plainfield holding a slim 35-31 lead at the end of the third quarter. But Plainfield took control in the fourth, going on a 10-0 run to build a 45-31 advantage and put the game out of reach. Kamai Lowery's and-1 play pushed the lead to 14 points with 2 minutes remaining, sealing the victory for Plainfield.

  • The game was played on Saturday afternoon at Jersey Mike's Arena.
  • Plainfield last won consecutive state titles in 2011-2012.

The players

Micah Gordon

The Plainfield High School player led all scorers with 20 points in the championship game.

Kamai Lowery

The Plainfield High School player made a key and-1 play in the fourth quarter to help seal the victory for his team.

Mike Simborski

The Montgomery High School player hit a buzzer-beating 3-pointer at the end of the third quarter to cut Plainfield's lead to 4 points.

Ethan Lin

The Montgomery High School player hit three 3-pointers in the game, including one that cut Plainfield's lead to 11 points in the fourth quarter.

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What’s next

TAPinto Plainfield will carry Noel Pyne's in-depth recap and interviews, and they will publish a story on the celebration at Plainfield High School this evening.

The takeaway

Plainfield High School's boys basketball team has demonstrated its ability to win championships consistently, capturing back-to-back state titles for the first time in over a decade. This sustained success highlights the strength of their program and their players' dedication to excellence on the court.