Sat Mar 15 20:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Northeast Wisconsin Teams Shine at WIAA Girls State Basketball Tournament

**GREEN BAY, WI** – The Resch Center in Green Bay is buzzing with excitement as the WIAA Girls State Basketball Tournament is underway. Seven teams from Northeast Wisconsin are vying for state titles, with at least one local team represented in each division.

Several local teams saw strong showings but ultimately fell short of championship games. Lourdes Academy lost their Division 5 semifinal, while West De Pere lost their Division 2 semifinal. However, Xavier pulled off an upset, defeating top-seeded Elk Mound in the Division 3 semifinals to advance to the championship game. Laconia, also in Division 3, lost a hard-fought game to Oostburg.

Among the remaining contenders are:

* **Division 1:** Top-seeded Kimberly, making their first state tournament appearance since 2019, and fourth-seeded Appleton East, returning after their 2022 runner-up finish.
* **Division 2:** West De Pere, in their second-ever state tournament appearance.
* **Division 3:** Xavier, in their fourth state tournament appearance.
* **Division 4:** St. Mary Catholic, making their third appearance and aiming for their first title since 2009.
* **Division 5:** Lourdes Academy, making their second appearance.

The tournament features several compelling matchups, including the Division 1 showdown between Kimberly and Appleton East. Live scores and stats are available on the WIAA state girls basketball tournament page. The championships are scheduled for Saturday.

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