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RIIL Basketball Playoff Scores: Friday's Preliminary Round Games
Get the latest updates on the RIIL Boys and Girls Basketball Preliminary Round games played on Friday, February 20, 2026.
Published on Feb. 20, 2026
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The 2026 RIIL Boys and Girls Basketball Tournaments have officially begun with Preliminary Round games taking place on Friday, February 20th. The Providence Journal will be providing scores and updates throughout the night as results come in from the various Division I, II, and III matchups across Rhode Island.
Why it matters
High school basketball playoffs are an exciting time for communities across Rhode Island, as teams compete to advance in the state tournament. These Preliminary Round games set the stage for the rest of the postseason, determining which squads will move on to the next round.
The details
The Preliminary Round games featured several intriguing matchups, including No. 12 Shea at No. 5 La Salle, No. 13 Cumberland at No. 5 Hendricken, and No. 14 West Warwick at No. 3 Ponaganset on the girls' side. The winners of these games will advance to the next round of the RIIL Basketball Playoffs.
- The Preliminary Round games took place on Friday, February 20, 2026.
- Additional games are scheduled for Saturday, February 21 and Monday, February 23.
The players
RIIL
The Rhode Island Interscholastic League, the governing body for high school sports in the state.
What’s next
The winners of the Preliminary Round games will advance to the next round of the RIIL Basketball Playoffs, with quarterfinal and semifinal matchups taking place in the coming weeks.
The takeaway
The RIIL Basketball Playoffs have tipped off, with teams across Rhode Island competing to keep their championship dreams alive. These Preliminary Round games set the stage for an exciting postseason ahead.
