Wauwatosa East and Arrowhead to Battle for D1 Girls Basketball State Title

Tosa East puts 41-game winning streak on the line in championship matchup

Mar. 14, 2026 at 10:38pm

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The Wauwatosa East Red Raiders and Arrowhead Warhawks will face off in the Division 1 girls basketball state championship game. Tosa East, the defending Division 2 champion, enters the final with a 41-game winning streak. Arrowhead is led by Ms. Basketball award-winner Kussow.

Why it matters

This matchup features two of Wisconsin's top high school girls basketball programs battling for the prestigious Division 1 state title. Wauwatosa East is looking to defend its state championship, while Arrowhead aims to capture its first title in program history.

The details

Tosa East, led by DePaul signee Litza, advanced to the state final with a dominant semifinal performance. Arrowhead, featuring Ms. Basketball winner Kussow, also earned its spot in the championship game.

  • The Division 1 girls basketball state final will be played on March 14, 2026.

The players

Litza

A DePaul signee who finished the semifinal game with 14 points and 8 assists for Wauwatosa East.

Mary Merg

The head coach of the 29-0 Wauwatosa East Red Raiders.

Kussow

The Ms. Basketball award-winner who leads the Arrowhead Warhawks to the state title game.

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What’s next

The Division 1 girls basketball state championship game between Wauwatosa East and Arrowhead will be played on March 14, 2026.

The takeaway

This highly anticipated matchup between two of Wisconsin's top high school girls basketball programs will determine the Division 1 state champion. Both teams enter the final with impressive resumes, setting the stage for an exciting championship showdown.