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Pawtucket Today
By the People, for the People
Pawtucket rivals Shea and Tolman play final basketball game
The historic matchup between the two schools comes to an end as the playoffs approach.
Published on Feb. 17, 2026
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The boys basketball teams from Shea High School and Tolman High School, longtime rivals in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, played their final regular season game against each other on February 9th. This marks the end of an era for the historic matchup between the two schools as the playoffs are set to begin.
Why it matters
The Shea vs. Tolman basketball rivalry has been a staple of the Pawtucket community for decades, with the two schools facing off multiple times each season. The end of this tradition signals a shift in the local sports landscape as the focus turns to the upcoming playoffs.
The details
Shea and Tolman have been playing each other in boys basketball for many years, with the rivalry dating back decades. The two teams faced off one last time in the regular season on February 9th, with the playoffs set to begin soon after.
- The final Shea vs. Tolman boys basketball game was played on February 9, 2026.
- The high school basketball playoffs are scheduled to begin shortly after the conclusion of the regular season.
The players
Shea High School
A public high school located in Pawtucket, Rhode Island that has competed against Tolman High School in boys basketball for many years.
Tolman High School
A public high school located in Pawtucket, Rhode Island that has competed against Shea High School in boys basketball for many years.
What’s next
The focus now shifts to the high school basketball playoffs, where Shea and Tolman will compete separately in their respective tournament brackets.
The takeaway
The end of the Shea vs. Tolman boys basketball rivalry marks the closing of a chapter in Pawtucket sports history, as the two schools have faced off against each other multiple times per season for decades. While the tradition has come to an end, the upcoming playoffs will provide a new focus for the local basketball community.
