West Central Wins South Dakota Boys Basketball State Title

Trojans defeat Sioux Falls Christian in Class A championship game

Mar. 22, 2026 at 4:49am

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The West Central High School boys basketball team won the South Dakota Class A state championship, defeating Sioux Falls Christian in the title game. Senior Will Kuhl led the Trojans to victory with a standout performance.

Why it matters

High school basketball is a point of pride for many communities in South Dakota, and a state championship is a major accomplishment that brings the town together. West Central's victory marks their first state title in boys basketball.

The details

West Central defeated Sioux Falls Christian in the Class A state championship game. Senior Will Kuhl had a standout performance to lead the Trojans to the victory. This is West Central's first state title in boys basketball.

  • The state championship game was played on March 21, 2026.

The players

West Central High School

The high school located in Hartford, South Dakota that won the Class A boys basketball state championship.

Will Kuhl

A senior on the West Central basketball team who led the Trojans to the state title with his strong performance.

Sioux Falls Christian

The high school in Sioux Falls, South Dakota that was defeated by West Central in the Class A state championship game.

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What they’re saying

“I'm real excited for the whole community,”

— Will Kuhl, West Central Senior

The takeaway

West Central's state championship victory is a proud moment for the small town of Hartford, South Dakota, showcasing the passion and dedication of the players and the support of the local community.