WASHINGTON, Kan. — The 2026 Twin Valley League (TVL) Basketball Tournament is in full swing at Washington County High School, with opening-round action already shaking up the brackets for both the girls and boys divisions. Teams are competing across the Primary and Secondary gyms as they battle toward the championship finals scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 24.
Opening Round Recap
The tournament kicked off Saturday, Jan. 17, with high-stakes play-in games.
Boys Tournament Highlights:
- Washington County (WCHS) secured a dominant 57-47 victory over Frankfort to advance.
- Centralia moved forward after a 69-43 win against Onaga.
- Blue Valley beat out Valley Heights 62-39.
Girls Tournament Highlights:
- Blue Valley defeated Frankfort 39-29 in the early morning session.
- Clifton-Clyde earned a 59-26 victory over host Washington County (WCHS).
- Axtell advanced with a 49-34 win over Onaga.
Upcoming Schedule
The tournament intensity rises this week as top seeds enter the fray and the consolation brackets begin.
Monday, Jan. 19: Quarterfinal Action
- Girls Division:
- 3:15 PM: Doniphan West vs. Valley Heights (Primary Gym). – 95.5 KNDY-FM
- 3:15 PM: Centralia vs. Linn (Secondary Gym).
- 6:15 PM: Hanover vs. Blue Valley (Primary Gym). – 95.5 KNDY-FM
- 6:15 PM: Clifton-Clyde vs. Axtell (Secondary Gym).
- Boys Division:
- 4:45 PM: Axtell vs. Blue Valley (Primary Gym).
- 4:45 PM: Doniphan West vs. Clifton-Clyde (Secondary Gym).
- 7:45 PM: Hanover vs. WCHS (Primary Gym). – 95.5 KNDY-FM
- 7:45 PM: Linn vs. Centralia (Secondary Gym).
Semifinals and Consolation Rounds
- Thursday, Jan. 22: Boys Semifinals begin at 6:00 PM and 7:30 PM in the Primary Gym. Consolation games will run simultaneously throughout the day starting at 4:30 PM. Semifinals on 95.5 KNDY-FM.
- Friday, Jan. 23: Girls Semifinals are set for 6:00 PM and 7:30 PM in the Primary Gym. – Semifinals on 95.5 KNDY-FM.
Championship Saturday (Jan. 24)
The tournament concludes with a full slate of trophy games:
- 10:00 AM: Consolation Games.
- 11:30 AM: Girls 5th and 7th Place Games.
- 1:00 PM: Boys 5th and 7th Place Games.
- 2:30 PM: 3rd Place Games (Boys and Girls). – 95.5 KNDY-FM
- 4:00 PM: Boys Championship Game (Primary Gym). – 95.5 KNDY-FM
- 5:30 PM: Girls Championship Game (Primary Gym). – 95.5 KNDY-FM
