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Girls basketball district tournament brackets released
District rounds begin on Feb. 16 and finals are on Feb. 28
Published on Feb. 8, 2026
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The Ohio High School Athletic Association released the district tournament draws for girls basketball Divisions III through VII on Sunday. The final seeds were set on Friday through the MaxPreps RPI formula. District rounds will begin on Feb. 16 and the finals will be held on Feb. 28. The D-I and D-II draws for girls and all boys draws will take place next week.
Why it matters
The district tournament brackets determine the matchups and paths for teams to advance to the regional and state finals. This is a critical time of the season for high school girls basketball programs as they look to make deep playoff runs.
The details
In Division III, Bellbrook is the top seed in the North, while Talawanda, Monroe, and Badin are the top seeds in the South. In Division IV, Alter is the top seed in the North and Purcell Marian, the four-time defending state champion, is a potential opponent for the top teams. In Division V, Waynesville is the top seed in the North, while Maderia is the top seed in the South. In Division VI, Tri-Village is the top seed in the North, while in Division VII, Russia is the top seed in the North.
- The district rounds begin on Feb. 16.
- The district finals will be held on Feb. 28.
- The D-I and D-II draws for girls and all boys draws will take place next week.
- The regional finals will be on March 6 and 7.
- The state finals at Wright State and the University of Dayton will be held from March 12-14.
The players
Bellbrook
The top seed in the Division III North bracket, with an 18-2 overall record and six consecutive Southwestern Buckeye League division titles.
Purcell Marian
The four-time defending state champion in Divisions II and III, who could face the top teams in Division IV.
Waynesville
The top seed in the Division V North bracket, having won three straight Southwestern Buckeye League division titles.
Tri-Village
The top seed in the Division VI North bracket, edging out West Liberty-Salem for the number one spot.
Russia
The top seed in the Division VII North bracket, the Shelby County Athletic League champions.
What’s next
The D-I and D-II draws for girls and all boys draws will take place next week, with regional finals on March 6 and 7 and the state finals from March 12-14.
The takeaway
The district tournament brackets have been set, determining the paths for teams to advance to the regional and state finals. This is a critical time of the season for high school girls basketball programs as they look to make deep playoff runs.
