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Rutland Today
By the People, for the People
Rice and BFA Advance to Division I Boys Basketball Final
Rice cruised to victory, while BFA survived an overtime battle at the D-I Final Four
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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In the Division I high school boys basketball final four games at UVM's Patrick Gym, Rice Memorial won another playoff game over Rutland with a high-powered offense, while BFA-St. Albans survived a defensive struggle in overtime against Burr and Burton.
Why it matters
The Division I high school boys basketball tournament is a highly anticipated annual event in Vermont, with the final four games determining which teams will compete for the state championship. Rice and BFA's victories set the stage for an exciting final matchup.
The details
Rice Memorial used its high-powered offense to cruise to victory over Rutland, while BFA-St. Albans had to grind out an overtime triumph against Burr and Burton in a defensive battle.
- The Division I high school boys basketball final four games took place at UVM's Patrick Gym.
The players
Rice Memorial
A high school basketball team that won its playoff game with a high-powered offense.
BFA-St. Albans
A high school basketball team that survived an overtime battle in a defensive struggle.
Rutland
The opponent that Rice Memorial defeated in the playoff game.
Burr and Burton
The opponent that BFA-St. Albans defeated in overtime.
What’s next
The winners of the Division I final four games will advance to compete for the state championship.
The takeaway
The Division I high school boys basketball final four games showcased the talent and determination of Vermont's top teams, setting the stage for an exciting championship matchup between the victorious Rice Memorial and BFA-St. Albans squads.
