Branford, CT|News|
Branford Athletes Named To 2025-26 All-SCC Winter Sports Teams
The SCC has unveiled its All-Conference Teams for the 2025-26 Winter Sports season. (See the full list here).
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
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Levittown, NY|News|
Nassau County Team Of The Week: LI Teams In March Madness Action, HS Indoor Track Season Rolls On
Action was intense on the track and the basketball court this week, as multiple Nassau County schools competed in the NCAA tournament.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|News|
Suffolk County Team Of The Week: Smithtown West Wins LI Title, William Floyd Heads To Final Four
Smithtown West captures the Long Island title, William Floyd heads to the Final Four, and Deer Park celebrates its winter athletes.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
RivCo's Cal Baptist Men, Women's Basketball Teams Seek Cinderella Stories In NCAA March Madness Tournament
Cal Baptist Lancers will battle the Kansas Jayhawks in the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament. How and when to watch.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Windsor Locks-East Windsor, CT|News|
Student Athletes, Police Face Off In East Windsor Charity Basketball Game
All proceeds from the annual game will support scholarships for East Windsor Parks and Recreation programs.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Mansfield-Storrs, CT|News|
UConn Hoop Commit Named 2026 Gatorade National Girls Player of the Year
The 6-foot-5 senior post player averaged 17.8 points, 18.1 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 4.4 blocks this past season.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
4A Girls Basketball Final: Which MoCo HS Took The Title?
The championship game for the girls Class 4A state basketball title went to Walt Whitman High School this year.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Score $10 Pizzas, Discounts During March Madness in MA: Cheap Eats
Restaurants in MA are rolling out specials, discounts and themed menus as college basketball heats up.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|News|
Experience The Madness At St. Linus Athletics Club 'Final Four' Watch Party Saturday At Copper Top
College basketball fans are invited to the St. Linus NCAA March Madness Watch Party Saturday, March 21, featuring eats, drinks and raffles.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
VIDEO: NY Regional Champs, William Floyd Girls' Basketball Team, Sent Off With Fanfare To Final Four Upstate
The tip-off for the Final Four game will take place Thursday at the Hudson Valley Community College McDonough Sports Complex.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
North Haven, CT|News|
North Haven’s Run Ends In CIAC Division III Boys Basketball Semifinals
The North Haven boys basketball team’s season game to an end with a hard-fought loss to SMSA in the CIAC Division III semifinals.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Stratford, CT|News|
Stratford, Bunnell Boys Basketball Teams Advance To CIAC Championship Games
Both the Stratford and Bunnell boys basketball teams advanced to CIAC championship games with thrilling semifinal victories on Tuesday.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Mansfield-Storrs, CT|News|
UConn's Fudd, Strong, Named All-Americans
UConn's Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong were named First Team All-Americans by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association on Tuesday.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Wayne, NJ|News|
Wayne Boy, 10, Wins Elk's Basketball Contest Regionals, Headed To National Championship
The fifth grader will compete with 11 other finalists from across the country in this year's championship.
Jack Slocum, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|News|
Greenwich Advances To CIAC Division I Girls Basketball Championship Game: PHOTOS
The Cardinals advanced to the CIAC Division I championship game with a semifinal victory over Hamden.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Hamden, CT|News|
Hamden’s Run Ends In CIAC Division I Girls Basketball Semifinals: PHOTOS
The Hamden girls basketball team’s season came to an end with a loss to third-seeded Greenwich in the CIAC Division I semifinals.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
West Haven, CT|News|
West Haven Shocks Notre Dame In CIAC Division I Semifinals
The Westies advanced to the state championship game with a thrilling win over city rival Notre Dame in the D-1 boys basketball semifinals.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|News|
Fairfield University Women's Basketball Team Wins 3rd Straight MAAC Title
Next up for the Stags is the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Tournament.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Schedule Changed For 4A State Basketball Finals
The championship game for the girls Class 4A state basketball finals was rescheduled due to the severe storms hitting the region.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|News|
Lyons Township High Special Olympics Team Takes Gold
It's the basketball team's first gold medal in 21 years.
Illinois Patch, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Newark HS Girls Basketball Team Earns Milestone Championship Win For School
"It is so great that in the middle of Women’s History Month, these young women made history."
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
High School Boys Basketball Team From Newark Wins State Championship
The Malcolm X Shabazz High School boys basketball team triumphed in the NJSIAA Group 1 State Championship.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
St. Mary's Gaels Punch Fifth Straight Ticket From Moraga To March Madness: Report
Saint Mary’s rides a 27–5 season and another conference title into a high-stakes NCAA tournament matchup in Oklahoma City.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Worcester, MA|News|
Holy Cross Women's Basketball Wins League Tournament, Heads To March Madness
The team will now head to the first round of March Madness to play Michigan.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|News|
Ridge 6th Grade Girls Basketball Team Clinches Second Consecutive JBL Championship
The Ridge girls' basketball team defeated Branchburg to capture the JBL championship on Saturday.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Hamden, CT|News|
Hamden Wins Thriller Over New Britian, Advances To CIAC Division I Girls Basketball Semifinals: PHOTOS
The 10th-seeded Green Dragons advanced to a semifinal showdown with No. 3 Greenwich with a win over New Britian in the quarterfinals.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
East Haven, CT|News|
East Haven Athletes Named To 2025-26 All-SCC Winter Sports Teams
The SCC has unveiled its All-Conference Teams for the 2025-26 Winter Sports season. (See the full list here).
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
4A State Basketball Finals Is All About MoCo
The championship game for the Class 4A state basketball finals will have a guaranteed Montgomery County winner this year.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|News|
Suffolk County Team Of The Week: Whitman Wins AAA Title, Deer Park Swimmer Shines, Smithtown Bowling Returns
Whitman captures a county title, Deer Park swimmer breaks records at states, and Smithtown Unified Bowling returns with its largest roster.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Guilford, CT|News|
Guilford Athletes Named To 2025-26 All-SCC Winter Sports Teams
The SCC has unveiled its All-Conference Teams for the 2025-26 Winter Sports season. (See the full list here).
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Hamden, CT|News|
Hamden Athletes Named To 2025-26 All-SCC Winter Sports Teams
The SCC has unveiled its All-Conference Teams for the 2025-26 Winter Sports season. (See the full list here).
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|News|
Players Still Wanted For Secaucus March Madness
The following companies signed on as sponsors, or are fielding a team:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Center Moriches-Eastport, NY|Neighbor News|
Center Moriches School District Comes Together for Harlem Wizards Game
School Spirit Takes Center Court for Staff Basketball Game
Plainfield, IL|News|
D202 Special Olympics Basketball Teams Headed To State Tournament
Both teams took first place in 2025, the inaugural year for the program at Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|News|
Oak Lawn Community High School Hands Out 2026 Winter Sports Awards
Oak Lawn Community High School boys bowling team honored for historic season, other team sports recognized at Winter Sports Awards.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Mansfield-Storrs, CT|News|
UConn To Face Maryland In 2026 Women's Champions Classic
The University of Connecticut women's basketball team will face Maryland in December.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|News|
Ridge 6th Grade Girls Basketball Advances To JBL Championship
The reigning champions from Ridge secured their spot in the JBL title game after defeating Chatham in the Final Four on March 7.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Wallingford, CT|News|
Sheehan’s Run Ends In CIAC Division II Girls Basketball Tournament: PHOTOS
Sheehan’s season came to an end with a second-round loss, which also represented the final game for longtime coach Mike Busillo.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Suisun City, CA|Neighbor News|
ALL NEW Free Basketball program for teens!
Fairfield PAL Welcomes Coach Leufville Back for a Basketball Experience Beyond the Basics
Southington, CT|News|
Southington Community Hoops Tourney To Benefit Local Education Foundation
The free Southington Community Basketball Tournament is this weekend at Southington High School to support education programs.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
