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As the Kansas high school basketball state playoffs reach the semifinals, fans are buzzing with excitement. Major games took place across different classes, highlighting notable victories by teams like Shawnee Mission Northwest and Derby. Underdogs like St. Thomas Aquinas also made waves with impressive wins, setting the stage for an electric championship weekend. The upcoming finals promise thrilling matchups as teams vie for the coveted state titles.

Exciting Kansas High School Basketball Playoffs Heat Up

It’s that time of year again, folks! March 14, 2025, marks the thrilling third day of the Kansas high school basketball state playoffs. Fans poured into gyms across the state, cheering on their favorite teams as semifinal scores rolled in from various classes, setting the stage for an exciting weekend ahead.

6A Semifinal Highlights

In Class 6A, the boys’ bracket saw Shawnee Mission Northwest, coming in as the fourth seed, triumph over the eighth-seeded Maize with a nail-biting score of 63-55. Meanwhile, the top-ranked girls’ team, Derby, proved their dominance by defeating Olathe North (No. 5) with a score of 68-55.

On the boys’ side, Olathe North pulled off a surprise victory against the third-seed Wichita Heights winning 65-58. The girls’ game was another nail-biter as Blue Valley North (No. 3) took down Wichita Heights (No. 2) decisively, with a final score of 65-42.

Class 5A Excitement

Class 5A was just as thrilling. In the girls’ matchups, the underdog St. Thomas Aquinas (No. 8) upset fourth-seed Spring Hill with a score of 68-54. The boys’ semifinals featured Topeka Highland Park (No. 1) overcoming Kansas City Piper (No. 5) by a narrow margin of 60-55. After an intense battle, Topeka Seaman (No. 2) edged out third-seed Andover in a tightly contested game, winning 55-49.

In boys’ action, Kapaun Mt. Carmel (No. 2) secured their place in the finals by defeating Andover (No. 3) with a score of 55-43. What a night for Kansas basketball!

Class 4A Drama

The drama did not stop there! In Class 4A, the boys’ games were nothing short of exhilarating. McPherson (No. 4) pulled off a stunning upset, defeating top-seed Ottawa in double overtime with a heart-stopping score of 52-50. Meanwhile, Rock Creek (No. 2) took care of business against Andale (No. 3), winning decisively 63-48.

For the girls, Wellington (No. 1) took down Buhler (No. 5) with a rather comfortable score of 46-30, while Bishop Miege (No. 6) defeated Topeka Hayden (No. 2) with a robust score of 59-42.

Smaller Classes Shine

Turning to the smaller classes, things were equally thrilling. In Class 3A, Halstead (No. 2) beat Colby (No. 6) 46-33, and the boys’ side saw Hesston (No. 4) defeat Galena (No. 1) 60-42. The girls from Silver Lake (No. 4) outshined Hesston (No. 1), winning the matchup 65-58, while Goodland (No. 6) edged past Silver Lake (No. 7) with a close score of 66-60.

Championship Weekend Ahead!

As we gear up for an exciting championship weekend, the energy in Kansas is electric! Here’s the championship schedule to mark on your calendar:

At Koch Arena in Wichita, fans can look forward to the boys and girls finals with Shawnee Mission Northwest facing Olathe North, while Derby takes on Blue Valley North.

In Emporia’s White Auditorium, it’s the final showdown for St. Thomas Aquinas and Topeka Seaman in the girls’ final, while Topeka Highland Park clashes with Kapaun Mt. Carmel in the boys’ top match.

Get ready for an action-packed weekend filled with unforgettable moments and stunning plays. The stage is set, and we can’t wait to see which teams will take home the coveted state titles!

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