Shawnee County’s dominance in Kansas high school basketball with nine teams qualified for state tournaments. The teams from Seaman, Hayden, Silver Lake, and Rossville join Highland Park, Topeka West, Shawnee Heights, and Washburn Rural in the postseason chase for a title.
Boys Class 6A – State Basketball Championship
Koch Arena, Wichita State University, Wichita, KS
#6 Washburn Rural High School
- Record: 18-4 (#6 seed in Class 6A)
- Coach: Alex Hutchins
- State Tournament Matchup: vs. #3 Wichita-Heights (20-2)
- Game Time: Wednesday, March 12 @ 8:00 PM
Boys Class 5A – State Basketball Championship
Emporia-White Auditorium, Emporia, KS
#1 Highland Park High School
- Record: 22-0 (#1 seed in Class 5A)
- Coach: Mike Williams
- State Tournament Matchup: vs. #8 Andover Central (14-8)
- Game Time: Thursday, March 12 @ 2:00 PM
#4 Shawnee Heights High School
- Record: 19-3 (#4 seed in Class 5A)
- Coach: Bob Wells
- State Tournament Matchup: vs. #5 Kansas City-Piper (19-3)
- Game Time: Thursday, March 12 @ 4:00 PM
#7 Topeka West High School
- Record: 14-8 (#7 seed in Class 5A)
- Coach: Christian Ulsaker
- State Tournament Matchup: vs. #2 Wichita-Kapaun Mt. Carmel (19-3)
- Game Time: Thursday, March 12
Girls Class 5A – State Basketball Championship
Emporia-White Auditorium, Emporia, KS
#2 Seaman High School (Defending Champions)
- Record: 22-0 (#2 seed in Class 5A)
- Coach: Matt Tinsley
- State Tournament Matchup: vs. #7 Kansas City-Piper (18-4)
- Game Time: Wednesday, March 12 @ 6:00 PM
The Seaman Lady Vikings are seeking a back-to-back state championship, entering the tournament as one of two undefeated teams in Class 5A.
Girls Class 4A – State Basketball Championship
Salina-Tony’s Pizza Events Center, Salina, KS
#2 Hayden High School
- Record: 20-2 (#2 seed in Class 4A)
- Coach: Carvel Reynoldson
- State Tournament Matchup: vs. #7 Clay Center Community (17-5)
- Game Time: Thursday, March 13 @ 6:00 PM
Boys Class 3A – State Basketball Championship
Hutchinson Sports Arena, Hutchinson, KS
#7 Silver Lake High School
- Record: 18-5 (#7 seed in Class 3A)
- Coach: Shannon Butler
- State Tournament Matchup: vs. #2 Lakin High School (22-1)
- Game Time: Thursday, March 13 @ 6:00 PM
Girls Class 3A – State Basketball Championship
Hutchinson Sports Arena, Hutchinson, KS
#4 Silver Lake High School
- Record: 21-2 (#4 seed in Class 3A)
- Coach: Kyle Porter
- State Tournament Matchup: vs. #5 Girard High School (21-2)
- Game Time: Wednesday, March 12 @ 8:00 PM
Boys Class 2A – State Basketball Championship
KSU-Bramlage Coliseum, Manhattan, KS
#6 Rossville High School
- Record: 16-7 (#6 seed in Class 2A)
- Coach: Brandon McDonnell
- State Tournament Matchup: vs. #3 Brookville-Ell-Saline (20-3)
- Game Time: Wednesday, March 12 @ 8:00 PM
Shawnee County’s Basketball Dominance on Full Display
With eight teams competing in state tournaments, Shawnee County is proving itself to be a hotbed for high school basketball talent.
- Will Seaman go back-to-back with a perfect season?
- Can Highland Park finish their perfect season?
- Who will emerge as the next state champion in 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A and 2A?
