Paul VI Basketball

High school basketball: 2025-26 champions in every classification of every state

Kevin Askeland•Mar 18, 2026

High school basketball: 2025-26 champions in every classification of every state

Comprehensive look at more than 350 champions crowned across the country.

High school basketball: Chipotle Nationals field announced, No. 1 Paul VI joining academy powers in Indiana

Jordan Divens•Mar 18, 2026

High school basketball: Chipotle Nationals field announced, No. 1 Paul VI joining academy powers in Indiana

Hamilton Southeastern High School in Indiana will host 17th annual event April 1-4.

High school basketball rankings: Newly-crowned Georgia state champion Alexander among four new teams in MaxPreps Top 25

Jordan Divens•Mar 17, 2026

High school basketball rankings: Newly-crowned Georgia state champion Alexander among four new teams in MaxPreps Top 25

Massive week of state tournament action resulted in major rankings shake-up.

Jordan Smith named 2025-26 MaxPreps Virginia High School Basketball Player of the Year

Jordan Divens•Mar 16, 2026

Jordan Smith named 2025-26 MaxPreps Virginia High School Basketball Player of the Year

Senior guard led Paul VI to VISAA Division 1 state championship.

High school basketball: Quentin Coleman erupts for 50 points as No. 4 Principia wins Missouri Class 3 state title 98-34

Jordan Divens•Mar 14, 2026

High school basketball: Quentin Coleman erupts for 50 points as No. 4 Principia wins Missouri Class 3 state title 98-34

Senior shot 18 of 21 from the field, 5 of 7 from 3-point range and 9 of 9 from the free throw line.

High school basketball: MaxPreps National Coach of the Year finalists unveiled

Jordan Divens•Mar 11, 2026

High school basketball: MaxPreps National Coach of the Year finalists unveiled

State championship-winning coaches from Arizona, North Carolina and Virginia among 10 in the running for national award.

High school basketball rankings: Bearden, Harvard-Westlake among five new teams in MaxPreps Top 25

Jordan Divens•Mar 10, 2026

High school basketball rankings: Bearden, Harvard-Westlake among five new teams in MaxPreps Top 25

Nationally-ranked Sunnyslope, Rainier Beach and Richland complete state title runs.

High school basketball: 2025-26 MaxPreps National Player of the Year finalists unveiled

Jordan Divens•Mar 4, 2026

High school basketball: 2025-26 MaxPreps National Player of the Year finalists unveiled

Find out who made the final cut for the nation's highest honor.

No. 1 Paul VI and No. 11 Greensboro Day are the first nationally-ranked teams to complete state title runs.

High school basketball rankings: Defending national champion Columbus returns to MaxPreps Top 25 after playoff run in Florida

Jordan Divens•Mar 3, 2026

High school basketball rankings: Defending national champion Columbus returns to MaxPreps Top 25 after playoff run in Florida

No. 1 Paul VI and No. 11 Greensboro Day are the first nationally-ranked teams to complete state title runs.

Photographer David Custer has posted a new gallery St. Christopher's @ Paul VI (VISAA Division 1 Quarterfinal) containing 187 photos.

On Saturday, Feb 28, 2026, the Paul VI Varsity Boys Basketball team won their VISAA Div 1 State Tourn Championship @ Benedictine game against Bishop O'Connell High School by a score of 64-52.

Tournament Game

2026 VISAA State Boys Basketball Tournament Division I

Paul VI64

Bishop O'Connell52

Final

High school basketball: No. 1 Paul VI captures fourth state title in past five seasons behind balanced effort

Jordan Divens•Feb 28, 2026

High school basketball: No. 1 Paul VI captures fourth state title in past five seasons behind balanced effort

Brian Mitchell Jr. and Lawrence Brown led the way with 17 points apiece in the 64-52 victory over Bishop O'Connell in the VISAA Division 1 title game.

Basketball Recap: Paul VI Extends Winning Streak to 16

Team Reports•Feb 28, 2026

Basketball Recap: Paul VI Extends Winning Streak to 16

Basketball Recap: Paul VI Panthers vs. Blue Ridge Barons

Basketball Game Preview: Paul VI Panthers vs. Bishop O'Connell Knights + Official Tickets

Team Reports•Feb 28, 2026

Basketball Game Preview: Paul VI Panthers vs. Bishop O'Connell Knights + Official Tickets

Basketball Preview: Paul VI Panthers vs. Bishop O'Connell Knights

On Friday, Feb 27, 2026, the Paul VI Varsity Boys Basketball team won their VISAA Div 1 State Tourn Semifinal at Benedictine game against Blue Ridge High School by a score of 75-50.

Tournament Game

2026 VISAA State Boys Basketball Tournament Division I

Paul VI75

Blue Ridge50

Final

Basketball Game Preview: Paul VI Panthers vs. Blue Ridge Barons + Official Tickets

Team Reports•Feb 25, 2026

Basketball Game Preview: Paul VI Panthers vs. Blue Ridge Barons + Official Tickets

Basketball Preview: Paul VI Panthers vs. Blue Ridge Barons

On Wednesday, Feb 25, 2026, the Paul VI Varsity Boys Basketball team won their VISAA Div 1 State Tournament Quarterfinal game against St. Christopher's High School by a score of 69-55.

Tournament Game

2026 VISAA State Boys Basketball Tournament Division I

Paul VI69

St. Christopher's55

Final

Basketball Game Preview: Paul VI Panthers vs. St. Christopher's Saints + Official Tickets

Team Reports•Feb 25, 2026

Basketball Game Preview: Paul VI Panthers vs. St. Christopher's Saints + Official Tickets

Basketball Preview: Paul VI Panthers vs. St. Christopher's Saints