DIAA Boys Basketball State Tournament Round 1 Results
DOVER, DE – March 3, 2026 – The 2026 DIAA Boys Basketball State Tournament is officially underway, as Round 1 brought thrilling matchups and high-level competition across the state. Congratulations to the eight teams that secured their spots in Round 2, set for Thursday, March 5.
See below for final scores from all Round 1 contests.
Boys Basketball – Round 1 Final Scores
#24 Sanford 47 – #9 Appoquinimink 37
#10 A.I. duPont 71 – #23 Sussex Central 50
#11 Salesianum 63 – #22 Woodbridge 52
#12 Caravel 65 – #21 Milford 54
#20 Odessa 56 – #13 Laurel 47
#14 Great Oaks 61 – #19 Delcastle 56
#15 Tatnall 62 – #18 Archmere 49
#17 St. Elizabeth 72 – #16 Concord 64
The winners will now face the top-seeded teams in Round 2 on Thursday, March 5, at 6:00 PM, with games hosted at the home sites of the higher-seeded teams. The complete 2026 Boys Basketball State Championship bracket is available on DIAA’s website. Fans are encouraged to check the Boys Basketball webpage for updates, match schedules, and ticketing information.
Ticket & Broadcast Information:
Tickets for the 2026 DIAA Boys Basketball Round 2 will be available for purchase online via GoFan on Wednesday, March 4. GoFan is the official ticket platform of the DIAA. https://gofan.co/app/school/DIAA
Select Boys Round 2 games will be available for streaming via The NFHS Network, allowing fans to follow the action remotely. More information about The NFHS Network can be found on the DIAA website.
For more information about the DIAA Championships, please visit the DIAA website and follow DIAA on social media for real-time updates.
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About DIAA
The Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) is committed to promoting the education, health, and sportsmanship of student-athletes through interscholastic athletics. DIAA oversees and regulates high school and middle school sports across Delaware, ensuring fair competition and upholding the highest standards of integrity and excellence.
