Fall River beats Lourdes Academy in girls basketball sectional final

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The Lourdes Academy girls basketball team fell to Fall River 58-48 in the Division 5, Sectional 4 championship game on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Markesan High School. Lourdes Academy players Adhieu Liabwill, Aubrey Schettle, Kylie Rietz, Avianna Wihlm, Naomi Liabwill, Ellie Koch, and Sarah Hafemeister all saw action in the game, but Fall River came out on top.

Why it matters

This game marked the end of the season for Lourdes Academy, who had a strong run to reach the sectional final. The loss ends their hopes of advancing to the state tournament. For Fall River, the win secures their spot in the state tournament as they look to compete for a state championship.

The details

Fall River defeated Lourdes Academy by a score of 58-48 in the Division 5, Sectional 4 championship game. Lourdes Academy players like Adhieu Liabwill, Aubrey Schettle, Kylie Rietz, Avianna Wihlm, Naomi Liabwill, Ellie Koch, and Sarah Hafemeister all contributed in the losing effort, but Fall River was ultimately too much for them to overcome.

• The game was played on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Markesan High School.

What’s next

Fall River will advance to the state tournament, where they will look to compete for a championship. Lourdes Academy's season has come to an end with the loss.