The Exira-EHK and Council Bluffs St. Albert girls basketball teams faced off in a Class 1A state quarterfinal matchup on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at the Casey’s Center in Des Moines, Iowa, as part of the 2026 Iowa High School Girls State Basketball Tournament running from March 2-7.
The tournament, encompassing all classes, began on Monday, March 2nd, and will continue through Saturday, March 7th, at the Casey’s Center. Wednesday’s schedule featured Class 1A quarterfinal games, with the Exira-EHK versus Council Bluffs St. Albert contest tipping off at 1:30 p.m. Local time.
The Iowa Girls State Basketball Tournament is drawing significant attention across the state, with KCCI and We Are Iowa providing ongoing coverage of schedules, results, and highlights. The Des Moines Register is also offering bracket updates and scores throughout the week-long event.
This year’s tournament is notable for the Iowa Boys High School State Basketball Tournament also setting two classes, a development announced earlier this year, though details regarding the boys’ tournament structure are separate from the ongoing girls’ competition.
