The first round of the 2026 Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) Boys Basketball State Tournament concluded on March 3, with eight teams advancing to the next stage. The tournament, which features high school teams from across Delaware, saw competitive games as schools vied for a place in Round 2.
Final scores from Round 1 included victories by Sanford over Appoquinimink (47-37), A.I. duPont over Sussex Central (71-50), Salesianum over Woodbridge (63-52), Caravel over Milford (65-54), Odessa over Laurel (56-47), Great Oaks over Delcastle (61-56), Tatnall over Archmere (62-49), and St. Elizabeth defeating Concord (72-64).
The advancing teams will compete against top-seeded opponents in Round 2, scheduled for Thursday, March 5 at 6:00 PM. These games will be held at the home venues of the higher-seeded teams. The full tournament bracket is available on the DIAA’s official website, where fans can also find updates and match schedules.
Tickets for Round 2 are set to go on sale online through GoFan starting Wednesday, March 4. GoFan serves as the official ticketing platform for DIAA events and tickets can be purchased at https://gofan.co/app/school/DIAA.
Select games from Round 2 will be streamed live via The NFHS Network, providing remote access to those unable to attend in person. Further details about streaming are accessible through the DIAA website.
For ongoing information regarding the championship and related activities, DIAA encourages following their social media accounts on Instagram (@diaa_de), Twitter (@DIAA_Delaware), and Facebook (@DelawareInterscholasticAthleticAssociation).
According to 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.”
