Here's the regional pairings in the north half of the IHSAA boys basketball tournament. pic.twitter.com/50zjI7HdSo

— Josh Ayen (@Josh_Ayen) February 23, 2026

3A: Norwell will play Heritage at 6:00 Tuesday, March 3.

The Knights draw the Patriots, but avoid New Haven. A tough road ahead. pic.twitter.com/Z3bDbZHGJn

— Ryan Walker (@RyanWalkerHU) February 23, 2026

Final stats:

Vanessa Rosswurm 19 points, Macie Saalfrank 17 points, Isabella Swineford 8, Addison Norris 7 and Ashley Waldman 6.

Eleven threes (Saalfrank 5, Rosswurm 3, Waldman 2).

Twenty two forced turnovers.

— Ryan Walker (@RyanWalkerHU) February 22, 2026

goodnight norwell nation. sleep tight. #itllalwaysbenorwell pic.twitter.com/Toikrv3qk1

— Norwell Barstool (25-4) SEMI-STATE CHAMPS (@NorwellBarstool) February 22, 2026

Norwell will once again have a date with history

They are heading to their 3rd straight state finals appearance and will look to become the first IHSAA girls basketball team to win consecutive state championships in two separate classes

Eric Thornton wins his 500th career game! pic.twitter.com/hue26QE6fd

— SuperSam (@SamTheManFrick) February 22, 2026