Paul VI Basketball

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

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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

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Blue Ridge50

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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

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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

High school basketball rankings: Chicago Public League champ Curie one of three new teams in this week's MaxPreps Top 25

Jordan Divens•Feb 24, 2026

High school basketball rankings: Chicago Public League champ Curie one of three new teams in this week's MaxPreps Top 25

No. 1 Paul VI and No. 12 Greensboro Day look to become first nationally-ranked teams to capture state championships this season.

On Monday, Feb 23, 2026, the Paul VI Varsity Boys Basketball team won their WCAC Championship @ American University game against St. John's High School by a score of 82-76.

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High school basketball: No. 1 Paul VI defeats St. John's 82-76 in double OT to capture WCAC title behind 39 points from Arkansas signee Jordan Smith

Jordan Divens•Feb 23, 2026

High school basketball: No. 1 Paul VI defeats St. John's 82-76 in double OT to capture WCAC title behind 39 points from Arkansas signee Jordan Smith

MaxPreps National Player of the Year candidate scored 30 of his game-high 39 points in the second half and overtime sessions.

On Sunday, Feb 22, 2026, the Paul VI Varsity Boys Basketball team won their WCAC Playoff Semifinals game against Bishop O'Connell High School by a score of 57-51.

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On Saturday, Feb 21, 2026, the Paul VI Varsity Boys Basketball team won their WCAC Quarterfinals game against Bishop McNamara High School by a score of 62-54.

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High school basketball: Top 10 toughest state tournament brackets in 2025-26

Jordan Divens•Feb 19, 2026

High school basketball: Top 10 toughest state tournament brackets in 2025-26

California Open Division, Arizona Open Division and Texas Conference 6A Division 1 top the list of most difficult state titles to capture.

Photographer David Custer has posted a new gallery St. Mary's Ryken @ Paul VI containing 174 photos.

High school basketball: Boys and girls programs with the most combined wins in every state this season

Aaron Williams•Feb 19, 2026

High school basketball: Boys and girls programs with the most combined wins in every state this season

Harvest Christian of Texas is the national leader with 69 combined wins.

High school basketball rankings: Long win streak helps Heritage of Texas move into MaxPreps Top 25

Jordan Divens•Feb 17, 2026

High school basketball rankings: Long win streak helps Heritage of Texas move into MaxPreps Top 25

Duke signee Bryson Howard has led the Coyotes to 22 wins in a row.

On Monday, Feb 16, 2026, the Paul VI Varsity Boys Basketball team won their game against Bishop O'Connell High School by a score of 82-65.

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Bishop O'Connell65

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