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PIAA Releases District IX Basketball Playoff Brackets
Finals for Class 1A, 2A and 3A to be held at PennWest Clarion's Tippin Gym
Published on Feb. 13, 2026
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The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) has announced the brackets for the 2025-26 District 9 basketball playoffs. The finals for Class 1A, 2A and 3A for both boys and girls teams will once again be held at PennWest Clarion's Tippin Gym, with the annual 'Super Saturday' event scheduled for February 28.
Why it matters
The District 9 basketball playoffs are a highly anticipated annual event that showcases the top high school talent in the region. The announcement of the brackets allows teams, players, and fans to begin preparing and planning for the upcoming postseason tournament.
The details
The PIAA has released the full brackets for the District 9 basketball playoffs, including the quarterfinal matchups. In the girls Class 1A bracket, Clarion-Limestone will host Cameron County, Northern Potter will face off against ECC, and Austin will take on Otto-Eldred. The semifinals and finals for all classes will be held at PennWest Clarion's Tippin Gym.
- The District 9 basketball playoffs will take place in February and March 2026.
- The girls Class 1A quarterfinal games are scheduled for February 20, 2026.
- The annual 'Super Saturday' event, featuring the finals for all classes, is set for February 28, 2026.
The players
PIAA
The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association, the governing body for high school sports in the state.
PennWest Clarion
The university that hosts the District 9 basketball playoff finals at its Tippin Gym.
What’s next
Fans and teams can now begin preparing for the upcoming District 9 basketball playoffs, with the quarterfinal games scheduled for February 20 and the finals set for 'Super Saturday' on February 28.
The takeaway
The release of the District 9 basketball playoff brackets is an exciting moment for the region, as it sets the stage for the highly competitive and anticipated postseason tournament that showcases the top high school talent in the area.
