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March 22, 2025

State Championship Brackets set for boys basketball

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Two days of action are complete for the boys state basketball tournaments, setting the stage for three championship games on Saturday night.

CLASS ‘AA’

Mitchell and Brandon Valley each claimed wins on Friday in the semifinals. They’ll meet in the state championship for a second straight year.

Mitchell, Brandon Valley set for Championship Rematch

The Kernels earned a one point win in last year’s title bout. The two teams did play this season, with Brandon Valley earning a 42-36 win on February 25.

CLASS ‘AA’ SATURDAY SCORES

#8 Spearfish 61, #6 O’Gorman 55 -FINAL#10 Jefferson 61, #5 Huron 60 – FINAL#1 Lincoln 81, #3 Harrisburg 52 – FINAL#2 Brandon Valley vs. #4 Mitchell – 7:45 MTN (Championship Game)

CLASS ‘A’

The class ‘A’ state championship is also a rematch of last year’s title game. Sioux Falls Christian was undefeated entering the championship last year, but Hamlin knocked off the Chargers to claim the title.

The two teams will renew their battle on Saturday.

SF Christian, Hamlin set to meet in title game again

Sioux Falls Christian beat Hamlin earlier this season.

#8 Groton Area 64, #6 Clark/Willow Lake 52 – FINAL#4 West Central 69, #7 Hill City 54 -FINAL#3 Rapid City Christian 60, #5 Lennox 58 – FINAL#1 SF Christian 61, #2 Hamlin 51 – FINAL

CLASS ‘B’

Class ‘B’ is the only class who will have a new state champion. Castlewood and Viborg-Hurley each reached the state tournament last year, but didn’t win it. The Warriors finished third and the Cougars seventh.

Castlewood, Viborg-Hurley headed for state championship

The two will meet for a title Saturday at 7:45 p.m.

#7 Aberdeen Christian 64, #8 Lyman 46 – FINAL#5 Wall 79, #6 Freeman 67 – FINAL#2 Dell Rapids St. Mary 71, #4 Wessington Springs 54 – FINAL#1 Castlewood 52, #3 Viborg-Hurley 31 – FINAL