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North Tonawanda girls basketball wins Class AA state title

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 9:46 PM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

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Summary

North Tonawanda claimed the Class AA state championship on June 26, defeating Bethlehem Central, 57-37. This victory marks a significant achievement, as it is the first state title in girls basketball for the greater Niagara region since 1994. The Lumberjacks finished the season with a 22-3 record, winning their postseason games by an average of nearly 24 points. Annabelle Day, the Class AA Player of the Year, led the team with impressive stats. The success comes amid a historic season for girls sports teams in the area, with multiple deep postseason runs across various sports.

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By the Numbers

•North Tonawanda finishes 2025-26 season at 22-3
•Beat Bethlehem Central 57-37 in the state final
•Average margin of victory in postseason was 23.9 points
•Annabelle Day named NYSSWA Class AA Player of the Year
•This is the region's first girls basketball state title since 1994

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9:46 PMYahoo Sports — North Tonawanda’s state title affirms its place at the top of the top-10 girls teams of the year mountain

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The 2025-26 school year was a stellar one for girls teams around the greater Niagara region. The teams made deep postseason runs while making history along the way. It was a season in which there were records broken and in the case of North Tonawanda basketball, one state title was won. It is a season that will not soon be forgotten by those that were a part of it. 1. North Tonawanda ...
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