Princess Anne, Green Run advance in state basketball tournament

Girls and boys teams from Virginia Beach schools move forward in Class 5 playoffs

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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The Princess Anne girls team and the Green Run boys team both won their quarterfinal matchups in the Class 5 state basketball tournament at Ocean Lakes High School in Virginia Beach on March 3, 2026, advancing to the next round of the playoffs.

Why it matters

High school basketball is a major source of community pride in Virginia Beach, and the success of the local teams in the state tournament is closely followed by fans across the region.

The details

The Princess Anne girls defeated King's Fork, while the Green Run boys beat Nansemond River to secure their spots in the next round of the Class 5 state tournament. Both teams will now prepare to face new opponents as they continue their pursuit of a state championship.

  • The games were played on March 3, 2026 at Ocean Lakes High School in Virginia Beach.

The players

Tristan Rickenbacker

A player for the Princess Anne girls basketball team.

Mickenize Cooper

A player for the King's Fork girls basketball team.

Rylie Hite

A player for the King's Fork girls basketball team.

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What’s next

The winning teams from the Princess Anne and Green Run matchups will advance to the semifinals of the Class 5 state tournament, which will be held later this week.

The takeaway

The success of the Princess Anne and Green Run basketball teams in the state tournament showcases the strength of high school sports programs in Virginia Beach, which have long been a source of community pride and excitement.