7 WVC Basketball Teams Head to PIAA Tournament

Teams look to build on District 2 championship momentum

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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Seven Wyoming Valley Conference basketball teams are set to open the PIAA tournament this Friday night, coming off successful District 2 championship runs last week. The teams now face a choice - turn the page and move on, or try to keep the momentum going in the state tournament.

Why it matters

The PIAA tournament represents the next step for these WVC teams after winning their respective District 2 titles. How they perform in the state tournament will determine if they can sustain their late-season success and make deep playoff runs.

The details

Of the seven WVC teams advancing to the PIAA tournament, just two - the Hazleton Area boys and girls teams - won District 2 championships last week. The other five teams will look to build on their District 2 tournament performances as they take on new opponents in the state bracket.

  • The PIAA tournament begins this Friday, March 6, 2026.

The players

Hazleton Area boys basketball team

The Hazleton Area boys team won the District 2 championship last week and will look to carry that momentum into the PIAA tournament.

Hazleton Area girls basketball team

The Hazleton Area girls team also won the District 2 title last week and will aim to continue their successful season in the state tournament.

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What’s next

The PIAA tournament matchups and schedules will be announced in the coming days, determining the path forward for these seven WVC teams.

The takeaway

These seven WVC basketball teams have an opportunity to build on their District 2 championship success and make deep runs in the PIAA tournament, but they will need to quickly refocus and prepare for new opponents and challenges at the state level.