2025 MIAA Championship Recap

HoopWise from New England Basketball Journal

Steve and Ethan provide an in-depth recap of the MIAA championship weekend in Lowell. They discuss key games and standout performances across the boys and girls divisions, including the thrilling Division 1 girls rematch between Wachusett and Bishop Feehan, Somerset Berkeley's shocking upset of Malden Catholic in boys Division 2, and Franklin's triumphant victory over Newton North in boys Division 1. Emotions ran high throughout the weekend, creating an unforgettable end to the basketball season with several historic achievements, including Somerset's first title since 1954 and Cathedral's three-peat in Division 4 girls. The episode encapsulates the excitement and intensity of high school basketball in New England, spotlighting the athletic talent and community spirit that define the sport.

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00:27 Recap of the MIAA Championship Weekend

02:27 Friday's Games: D3 Girls Championship

02:54 Spotlight on St. Mary's Victory

06:34 D3 Boys Championship: Norwell vs. Old Rochester

12:08 Saturday's Games: D5 and D4 Boys Championships

19:02 D2 Girls Championship: Medfield vs. Worcester South

23:54 Epic D1 Girls Championship: Wachusett vs. Bishop Feehan

27:11 Mixed Reactions to the Play

27:21 Breaking Down the Game-Winning Play

28:44 Player Highlights and Performances

29:49 Bishop Feehan's Tough Loss and Key Players

31:17 Wachusett's Unexpected Success

33:32 Sunday's Chaotic Game: Hoosac Valley vs. Renaissance

38:41 Division 4 Championship: Cathedral's Dominance

40:32 Division 2 Boys Championship: Somerset Berkeley's Upset

46:25 Division 1 Boys Championship: Franklin vs. Newton North

56:32 Reflecting on the 2025 Girls Class

57:46 Wrapping Up the Season