North Salem Defeats Tuckahoe in Section 1 Boys Basketball Championship

North Salem won 55-44 in the title game at Westchester County Center.

Mar. 21, 2026 at 6:06pm

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North Salem High School's boys basketball team defeated Tuckahoe High School 55-44 in the Section 1 championship game held at the Westchester County Center in White Plains, New York on March 7, 2026.

Why it matters

This victory marks North Salem's first Section 1 boys basketball championship in school history, a significant achievement for the program and local community.

The details

North Salem used a balanced scoring attack and strong defense to pull away from Tuckahoe in the second half and claim the Section 1 title. The win caps off an impressive playoff run for North Salem, who will now advance to the NYSPHSAA state tournament.

  • The Section 1 championship game took place on March 7, 2026.
  • North Salem defeated Tuckahoe by a score of 55-44.

The players

North Salem High School

The boys basketball team from North Salem High School, located in Westchester County, New York.

Tuckahoe High School

The boys basketball team from Tuckahoe High School, located in Westchester County, New York.

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What’s next

North Salem will now advance to the NYSPHSAA state tournament, where they will look to continue their championship run.

The takeaway

North Salem's victory in the Section 1 championship game represents a major milestone for the school's basketball program and the local community, who are celebrating the team's first-ever sectional title.