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Hundreds filled downtown Massillon, Ohio, for a parade honoring their high school basketball team's historic first-ever state championship. The Tigers finished their season 27-1 after defeating reigning champions in overtime.
Elementary students across Kansas engineered their own wind turbines to compete for a state title and a shot at the world championship. A traveling shark-shaped wind tunnel brought the excitement to schools before the big competition.
A small charter school in southern Utah just beat out much larger programs to take home not one, but two state robotics championships. Three teams from Vista School are now heading to the world competition in Missouri.
A basketball coach received a key to the city as she retires after leading her team to a state championship. Laurel, Mississippi celebrated the Lady Tornadoes' incredible season with trophies, plaques, and heartfelt gratitude.
A small-town Minnesota team just made history by dominating the state championship after nail-biting wins all week. Hills-Beaver Creek crushed their opponent 64-33 to capture their first basketball title in school history.
Central Dauphin High School's boys basketball team brought home their first-ever state championship, and the Pennsylvania community celebrated with a hero's parade. Decades of near-misses finally ended with a historic win that united an entire school district.
The Russell Lady Broncos wrestling team received official recognition on the Kansas House floor after winning their first state championship. Representative Troy Waymaster celebrated the athletes who brought home the 3-2-1A title to their small Kansas community.
Four Raleigh students built their own robotics team from scratch and just won the state championship. Now they're heading to the world stage in St. Louis.
The Massillon Tigers made history by winning their first boys basketball state championship, rallying from 15 points down in an overtime thriller. Hundreds of fans flooded Duncan Plaza to welcome home their champions after an 89-year wait.
New Haven and Westview high school basketball teams punched their tickets to Indiana's state championships after dominating Saturday's semi-state games. One team will compete in the state finals for the first time ever in program history.
The Barrow Whalers girls basketball team brought home Alaska's 3A state championship trophy after defeating Monroe Catholic 56-49. Their hometown fans packed the Alaska Airlines Center to witness the historic win after four intense days of March Madness tournament play.
A small Connecticut high school basketball team just won their first state championship in 71 years, proving that patience and perseverance really do pay off. Stafford High defeated Hartford Public to claim the Division 5 CIAC title, ending a drought that began when Eisenhower was president. ---
Jackson Lumen Christi girls basketball team made school history by winning their first state championship, pulling away in the fourth quarter to beat Pewamo-Westphalia 52-36. The victory marked a breakthrough moment for a program that had never even reached the semifinals before this season.
After falling short in their conference final, Greensburg Central Catholic's girls basketball team rallied to capture their first state championship since 1997. The victory marks the first basketball state title for Westmoreland County in nearly two decades.
The Richard Montgomery Rockets girls basketball team reached their first state championship game since 1996, breaking a nearly three-decade drought. Led by two college commits, the team's historic run brought their community together for an unforgettable season.
A student-led robotics team from Iowa designed a robot that transforms into a ramp, solving a space challenge that stumped competitors and earning them a state championship. The EagleBots grew from 3 members to 24 while teaching STEM skills across their community.
After 18 years of waiting, the Fort Worth North Crowley Panthers claimed their first state championship with a commanding 65-52 victory over San Antonio Brennan. The triumph came just days after the Panthers toppled defending champion Duncanville in an epic semifinal showdown.
Kearney High School students brought home multiple state titles and runner-up finishes across wrestling, dance, bowling, and art this season. The school board celebrated 40+ students for their achievements, including several first-place state champions.
The Quakertown High School girls wrestling team made history by capturing their first-ever state championship title. The Pennsylvania community celebrated with a hero's parade through town for the trailblazing athletes.
The Humble Summer Creek girls basketball team just made Houston history, becoming the first local squad in over 40 years to win back-to-back state championships. Their 55-45 victory proves that building a championship culture isn't a fluke—it's a repeatable formula.
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