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Cornell Today
By the People, for the People
Cornell Chiefs Eliminated from Playoffs by Mellen Diggers
No. 13 seed Cornell falls to No. 4 seed Mellen in WIAA playoff opener
Mar. 15, 2026 at 11:06pm
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The Cornell High School boys basketball team, seeded 13th, was eliminated from the WIAA playoffs after losing to the 4th-seeded Mellen Diggers in their opening round matchup on March 3rd. The Diggers dominated the Chiefs from the start, building a large lead that Cornell was unable to overcome.
Why it matters
The Chiefs' early playoff exit is disappointing for the team and its fans, as Cornell had hoped to make a deeper run in the postseason. The loss marks the end of the season for the Cornell basketball program.
The details
The Diggers jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, overwhelming the lower-seeded Chiefs with their size, speed, and defensive pressure. Cornell struggled to score consistently and was unable to mount a serious comeback attempt as Mellen continued to extend its advantage throughout the game.
- The playoff matchup took place on March 3, 2026.
- This was the opening round of the WIAA boys basketball playoffs.
The players
Cornell High School
The Cornell High School boys basketball team, seeded 13th, was eliminated from the WIAA playoffs.
Mellen Diggers
The Mellen High School boys basketball team, seeded 4th, defeated Cornell in the opening round of the WIAA playoffs.
The takeaway
Cornell's early playoff exit is a disappointing end to their season, but the Chiefs can use this experience to motivate themselves for next year's campaign and strive to make a deeper run in the WIAA playoffs.
