RHS Boys Basketball Playing for Third in State

The boys basketball team is in the State Tournament! Find all the details here. 

Updated March 27, 2026:

After an incredible season, finishing 27-2, winning the section championship, and advancing to the State Tournament semifinals, the boys basketball team fell 70-73 to DeLaSalle. We are overwhelmingly proud of the team and their coaches for their hard work and dedication this season.

We invite you to attend the Spartans' next game and help us cheer them on in the third place game!

State Tournament Third Place Game: 

• Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
• Time: Noon 
• Location: Concordia University - Gangelhoff Center
• Opponent: Northfield

Tickets can be purchased at this link.

This team has given us so much to celebrate, from an incredible regular season to a memorable run at State. Their hard work, teamwork and commitment to one another have been evident every step of the way. We are proud of our student-athletes, coaches and everyone who supported them throughout this journey.

Thank you to our fans who showed up and cheered them on – your support made a difference. Please join us in congratulating the team on an outstanding season, and we hope to see you at Concordia to cheer them on in the third place game.

Student Fan Bus Information: 

We will be running student fan buses to this game. Tickets for the student fan bus are $5 and will go on sale in the Athletic Office on Friday before school, beginning at 8:20 a.m., during lunches and after school until 4 p.m. The fan bus will depart RHS at 11:15 a.m. on Saturday. 

To ride the fan bus, students must:

• Submit a fan bus permission slip. 
• Pay $5. 
• Have a valid ticket to the game.

Students who have already submitted a fan bus permission slip do not need to submit another. 

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Updated March 23, 2026: 

The boys basketball team won their State quarterfinal game 72-62 against Sartell to advance in to semifinals!

State Tournament Semifinals: 

• Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026
• Time: 2 p.m. 
• Location: Williams Arena (U of M)
• Opponent: DeLaSalle

Tickets can be purchased online using this link. 
 

We will be running student fan buses to this game. Tickets for the student fan bus are $5 and will go on sale in the Athletic Office beginning at 8:20 a.m. until noon on Thursday. The fan bus will depart RHS at 1:15 p.m. on Thursday. 

To ride the fan bus, students must:

• Submit a fan bus permission slip. 
• Pay $5. 
• Have a valid ticket to the game.

Students who have already submitted a fan bus permission slip do not need to submit another. 

As a reminder, please review the MSHSL fan behavior expectations, as well as the rules and guidelines provided by Williams Arena. All fans in attendance must follow these guidelines. Prohibited items include vaping or tobacco products, alcohol or illegal substances, weapons or look-alike items, balloons, confetti, noise-makers, and large or inappropriate signs.

Students should leave their bags at school, and should not plan to leave anything on the bus during the game. Williams Arena enforces a strict clear bag policy:

• Clear bags up to 12” x 6” x 12”
• One-gallon plastic bags
• Small clutch or purse (4.5” x 6.5” or smaller)

Students who do not follow expectations may lose the opportunity to attend future events, be removed from the event (parent/guardian pick-up required) and/or face school disciplinary action.

We hope to see you at the semifinal game!

Go, Spartans!!!!

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State Tournament Quarterfinals: 

• Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
• Time: 4 p.m. 
• Location: Williams Arena (U of M)
• Opponent: Sartell 

Purchase Tickets Here

Please review the MSHSL fan behavior expectations. All students in attendance must follow these guidelines. Prohibited items include vaping or tobacco products, alcohol or illegal substances, weapons or look-alike items, balloons, confetti, noise-makers, and large or inappropriate signs. 

Students should leave their bags at school, and should not plan to leave anything on the bus during the game. Williams Arena enforces a strict clear bag policy:

• Clear bags up to 12” x 6” x 12”
• One-gallon plastic bags
• Small clutch or purse (4.5” x 6.5” or smaller)

Students who do not follow expectations may lose the opportunity to attend future events, be removed from the event (parent/guardian pick-up required) and/or face school disciplinary action.

We’re looking forward to an incredible showing of Spartan pride at the State Tournament. Thank you for helping us ensure a safe, organized and fun experience for all students.

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The Section 6AAA Boys Basketball tournament is set, and the Richfield Spartans earned the #1 seed! 

Updated March 9, 2026: 

The Spartans won their game against Holy Angels to advance to section finals! Here are the details of their next match: 

Opponent: Orono
Date: Thursday, March 12
Location: Richfield High School main gym
Tip-off: 7 p.m.
Entrance: Door 7
Doors Open: 6:15 p.m.
Arrival Deadline: Spectators must arrive before 7:45 p.m. No entry will be allowed after that time.

Because this is a section tournament game, all spectators must purchase a ticket, including B and C squad players, students, staff members and season ticket holders.

Tickets are available online through GoFan. All tickets must be purchased online. There will be no cash sales. Buying in advance is strongly encouraged, as section tournament games can sell out.

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Updated March 5, 2026: 

The Spartans won their first section game against Westonka! (Check out this game recap.) Here are the details of their next match: 

Opponent: Holy Angels
Date: Saturday, March  7
Location: Richfield High School main gym
Tip-off: 2 p.m.
Entrance: Door 7
Doors Open: 1:15 p.m.
Arrival Deadline: Spectators must arrive before 2:45 p.m. No entry will be allowed after that time.

Because this is a section tournament game, all spectators must purchase a ticket, including B and C squad players, students, staff members and season ticket holders.

Tickets are available online through GoFan. All tickets must be purchased online. There will be no cash sales. Buying in advance is strongly encouraged, as section tournament games can sell out.

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Quarterfinals Game

Opponent: Westonka
Date: Wednesday, March 4
Location: Richfield High School main gym
Tip-off: 7 p.m.
Entrance: Door 7
Doors Open: 6:15 p.m.
Arrival Deadline: Spectators must arrive before 7:45 p.m. No entry will be allowed after that time.

Because this is a section tournament game, all spectators must purchase a ticket, including B and C squad players, students, staff members and season ticket holders.

Tickets are available online through GoFan. All tickets must be purchased online. There will be no cash sales. Buying in advance is strongly encouraged, as section tournament games can sell out.

Let’s pack the gym and cheer on the Spartans as they begin their postseason run.

📸 Thank you to Richfield community member Aaron Stang for the photo.