Madison Girls Basketball Dominates Chardon in Sectional Final

Blue Streaks hit 13 3-pointers to defeat Hilltoppers and advance in tournament

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The Madison girls basketball team defeated Chardon High School 72-55 in the sectional final on February 21st. The Blue Streaks were led by a dominant 3-point shooting performance, connecting on 13 shots from beyond the arc. Madison coach Heather Reho praised her players' ability to take open shots, saying the team has "certain players who can do certain things" and that they know to take advantage of good looks at the basket.

Why it matters

This victory marks an important milestone for the Madison girls basketball program, as they advance deeper into the state tournament. The team's ability to consistently hit 3-pointers poses a challenge for future opponents and could be a key factor in their postseason run.

The details

Madison's offense was firing on all cylinders, with the team draining 13 3-pointers in the game. Several players contributed to the long-range barrage, taking advantage of open looks created by the team's ball movement and spacing. Chardon struggled to keep up with Madison's perimeter attack, falling behind early and unable to mount a serious comeback.

  • The sectional final game was played on February 21, 2026.

The players

Heather Reho

The head coach of the Madison girls basketball team, known for allowing her players to shoot freely when they have open looks.

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What they’re saying

“We have certain players who can do certain things. They know if they have a wide-open shot, they've gotta take it.”

— Heather Reho, Head Coach (Waurika News Journal)

What’s next

Madison will advance to the regional semifinals, where they will face the winner of the Sheboygan North vs. Oshkosh West sectional final.

The takeaway

Madison's 3-point shooting prowess was the key to their dominant victory over Chardon, showcasing the team's offensive firepower and ability to advance deep into the state tournament.