Valley City Wins First Girls Basketball State Title, Defeats Thompson 67-44

In a series of state championship games, Valley City secured its first girls basketball state title in North Dakota by defeating Thompson 67-44, with standout performance from Katie Burchill, who scored 23 points. Meanwhile, the Central Valley Bears faced a tough challenge from the defending champions, Garfield, but prevailed 51-49 to reach the Washington state championship game. Summerville narrowly lost to Blythewood in the 5A-Division 1 finals, with Molly Daugherty leading her team with 22 points. The Perrin-Whitt Pirates claimed their first state title in Texas by defeating Turkey Valley 65-46, leveraging their speed to dominate the game. This championship season highlights the competitive spirit and remarkable achievements of high school teams across various states. The excitement of state titles continues to inspire local communities and showcase young athletic talent.