West Central Wins Class A Title With Perfect Season

Trojans top Sioux Falls Christian 66-56 to cap undefeated campaign

Mar. 22, 2026 at 2:35am

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West Central High School's boys basketball team capped an undefeated 25-0 season by defeating Sioux Falls Christian 66-56 in the Class A state championship game. The Trojans, led by 20 points from Connor Mebius, built a steady lead throughout the game and pulled away in the second half to secure their third state title in program history.

Why it matters

West Central's perfect season and state championship victory caps an impressive campaign for the Trojans, who became the only undefeated boys or girls basketball team in South Dakota this season. The win denies Sioux Falls Christian its seventh state title in the past eight years, showcasing West Central's dominance in Class A basketball.

The details

West Central never trailed in the game, shooting 56% from the field and 16-of-18 from the free throw line. In addition to Mebius' 20 points, Will Kuhl scored 15 and Hayden Heier added 13 points with three 3-pointers. Sioux Falls Christian briefly threatened in the fourth quarter, cutting the deficit to 49-47, but West Central responded with a 3-pointer from Heier and baskets from Mebius to pull away.

  • West Central led 15-10 at the end of the first quarter.
  • West Central led 24-22 at halftime.
  • West Central led 44-37 entering the fourth quarter.

The players

West Central Trojans

The boys basketball team from West Central High School that finished the season with a perfect 25-0 record and won the Class A state championship.

Sioux Falls Christian Chargers

The boys basketball team from Sioux Falls Christian High School that finished the season 23-2, with both losses coming against West Central, and made its sixth appearance in the past seven Class A title games.

Connor Mebius

A player for the West Central Trojans who led the team with 20 points on 6-of-7 shooting and went 8-for-8 from the free throw line.

Will Kuhl

A player for the West Central Trojans who scored 15 points and grabbed 4 rebounds.

Hayden Heier

A player for the West Central Trojans who scored 13 points, including three 3-pointers.

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What’s next

The West Central Trojans will look to defend their Class A state championship next season, while Sioux Falls Christian will aim to return to the title game and capture its first championship since 2019.

The takeaway

West Central's dominant, undefeated season and state championship victory showcases the strength of their boys basketball program and cements their status as the top team in Class A. The Trojans' balanced scoring attack and efficient shooting proved too much for Sioux Falls Christian to overcome, as West Central capped a historic campaign with the state title.