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Marion Today
By the People, for the People
Marion-area girls basketball teams advance in tournament
Early round results for local teams in the high school basketball playoffs
Published on Feb. 21, 2026
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The Marion Star has the latest updates on the performance of girls basketball teams from the Marion, Ohio area in the early rounds of the high school basketball tournament. Several local squads have moved on to the next stage of the playoffs.
Why it matters
High school sports, especially basketball, are a point of pride and community engagement in the Marion area. These tournament results will be closely followed by local fans eager to see how their hometown teams fare against regional competition.
The details
A number of Marion-area girls basketball teams have secured victories in the opening rounds of the state tournament. Ridgedale High School defeated Elgin 52-41, while Pleasant defeated Buckeye Valley 59-48. Harding High School also advanced with a 67-55 win over River Valley.
- The tournament games took place over the past weekend.
- The next round of the playoffs will be held this coming Friday and Saturday.
The players
Ridgedale High School
A public high school located in the Marion area.
Pleasant High School
A public high school located in the Marion area.
Harding High School
A public high school located in the Marion area.
What’s next
The winning teams from the early rounds will advance to play in the regional semifinals and finals over the next two weekends, with the state championship games scheduled for the first weekend in March.
The takeaway
The strong performance of local girls basketball teams in the tournament underscores the passion for high school sports in the Marion community and the dedication of the student-athletes representing their schools.
