High School Basketball Championships: The Moment of Truth Has Arrived!
Months of grueling practices, early morning drills, and hard-fought regular season battles all lead to this—the 5A and 6A boys and girls basketball championships. This Friday, the Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City will be buzzing with energy as the top teams in Utah face off for the ultimate prize. But here's where it gets intense: which teams will rise to the occasion, and which will crumble under the pressure? And this is the part most people miss: the stories behind these players, the sacrifices they've made, and the dreams they're chasing.
You won’t want to miss a second of the action. Watch the games live in the video above or keep an eye on the scores below. Here’s the lineup for the championship games:
- 6A Boys: No. 1 Westlake vs. No. 3 Bingham (8:30 p.m. MST) – Will Westlake’s dominance continue, or will Bingham pull off the upset?
- 6A Girls: No. 5 Lone Peak vs. No. 6 Bingham (3:30 p.m. MST) – A battle of underdogs, but which team will prove they belong at the top?
- 5A Boys: No. 2 Olympus vs. No. 8 Bountiful (6 p.m. MST) – Can Bountiful’s Cinderella story continue, or will Olympus’ experience prevail?
- 5A Girls: Spotlight on Pleasant Grove’s crafty point guard, who stole the show in their first championship win. Read more about her stellar performance here.
If the scoreboard below isn’t loading, don’t worry—you can catch all the scores and schedules on our Prep Scoreboard page. Powered by the Deseret News, the KSL.com High School Scoreboard is your go-to source for all the latest updates.
Controversial Question: Is the ranking system truly fair, or does it favor certain teams over others? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. And remember, every shot, every pass, and every rebound could change the course of these young athletes’ lives. Who will you be rooting for?
Published by KSL Sports | February 27, 2026, 12:45 p.m.
