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Powder Valley Girls Basketball Team Faces Union for State Playoff Berth
Winner of third-place district tournament game will advance to state playoffs
Published on Feb. 21, 2026
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The Powder Valley Badgers girls basketball team is facing off against Union on Saturday, February 21st at Baker High School, with a berth in the Class 1A state playoffs on the line. The winner of this third-place district tournament game will advance to the playoffs, which start on February 25th.
Why it matters
This is a high-stakes game for both teams, as the winner will extend their season and have a chance to compete at the state level, while the loser's season will come to an end. The Badgers and Bobcats have already met twice in the regular season, with Union winning both games.
The details
Midway through the second quarter, Union is leading Powder Valley 23-17. However, Powder Valley has made a late push in the half, with Maylee Martin hitting a 3-pointer and Kellee Dixon giving Powder Valley the lead at 30-29 going into halftime.
- The game is taking place on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
- The state playoffs begin on February 25, 2026.
The players
Powder Valley Badgers
The girls basketball team from Powder Valley High School.
Union Bobcats
The girls basketball team from Union High School.
Maylee Martin
A player for the Powder Valley Badgers who hit a 3-pointer to help her team make a late push in the first half.
Kellee Dixon
A player for the Powder Valley Badgers who scored the basket that gave her team the lead at halftime.
What’s next
The winner of this game will advance to the Class 1A state playoffs, which begin on February 25, 2026.
The takeaway
This is a crucial game for both the Powder Valley Badgers and Union Bobcats, as the winner will extend their season and have a chance to compete at the state level. The game is shaping up to be a close and exciting contest.
