Kempsville Boys Stun Indian River With Buzzer-Beater

Dramatic victory in Class 5 Region A quarterfinals

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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In a thrilling Class 5 Region A boys basketball quarterfinal matchup, the Kempsville Chiefs defeated the Indian River Braves with a last-second buzzer-beating basket to advance in the playoffs.

Why it matters

High school basketball playoff games often come down to the wire, and this victory for Kempsville over a tough Indian River squad showcases the excitement and drama of postseason competition at the local level.

The details

With the game tied in the final seconds, Kempsville's star player hit a contested jump shot as time expired to give his team the narrow victory and a spot in the next round of the regional tournament.

  • The Class 5 Region A boys basketball quarterfinal game took place on Tuesday, February 23, 2026.

The players

Kempsville Chiefs

The boys basketball team from Kempsville High School in Norfolk, Virginia.

Indian River Braves

The boys basketball team from Indian River High School in Chesapeake, Virginia.

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What’s next

The Kempsville Chiefs will advance to the Class 5 Region A semifinals, where they will face the winner of the quarterfinal matchup between the Maury Commodores and the Norview Pilots.

The takeaway

This thrilling buzzer-beater victory for the Kempsville Chiefs showcases the excitement and unpredictability of high school basketball playoffs, where any team can pull off an upset on any given night.