Phoenix AZ – March 8, 2026 | By STAFF HERE PHOENIX WRITER
WHAT’S HAPPENING
Who won the 2026 AIA Boys Basketball Open State Championship?
Sunnyslope High School won the 2026 AIA Boys Basketball Open State Championship, defeating St. Mary’s High School.
What was the final score of the championship game?
The final score of the 2026 AIA Boys Basketball Open State Championship game was Sunnyslope 60, St. Mary’s 51.
When and where was the AIA Boys Basketball State Championship game held?
The championship game was held on March 7, 2026, in Phoenix, Arizona, as part of the Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) events.
How did Sunnyslope High School secure their championship win?
Sunnyslope High School secured their victory by outscoring St. Mary’s 18-12 in the crucial fourth quarter of the championship game.
Sunnyslope High School has clinched the 2026 Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) Boys Basketball Open State Championship. They defeated St. Mary’s High School with a final score of 60-51 in a competitive game held on March 7, 2026. Sunnyslope’s decisive fourth-quarter performance secured their victory in Phoenix, AZ.
Sunnyslope High School Claims AIA Boys Basketball Open State Championship Title
Sunnyslope High School secured the 2026 Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) Boys Basketball Open State Championship, defeating rival St. Mary’s High School with a final score of 60-51. The highly anticipated championship game took place on March 7, 2026, culminating in a significant victory for Sunnyslope.
Sunnyslope’s Decisive Fourth Quarter Performance
The championship contest saw Sunnyslope High School pull away in the fourth quarter, outscoring St. Mary’s 18-12 to ultimately secure the state title. This late surge proved crucial in the 60-51 triumph.
Details of the 2026 AIA Boys Basketball Championship Game
The game between Sunnyslope and St. Mary’s was a competitive matchup between two prominent high school basketball programs in Arizona. The event, held on March 7, 2026, showcased the intense rivalry between the two schools. Sunnyslope’s strong finish against St. Mary’s sealed their claim to the 2026 AIA Boys Basketball Open State Championship.
2026 AIA Boys Basketball Open State Championship Summary
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Championship Event | AIA Boys Basketball Open State Championship |
| Year | 2026 |
| Winning Team | Sunnyslope High School |
| Runner-up Team | St. Mary’s High School |
| Final Score | Sunnyslope 60, St. Mary’s 51 |
| Date of Game | March 7, 2026 |
| Fourth Quarter Scoring | Sunnyslope 18, St. Mary’s 12 |
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