Pairings set for 18th annual Wisconsin/Minnesota Border Battle

The 18th annual Wisconsin vs. Minnesota Border Battle is set for Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Each year, this event attracts some of the better teams and individual players from both states. Last year's event, scheduled for River Falls High School, was canceled due to inclement weather.

Over the years, Minnesota has posted a 64-42 advantage. Here is a look at the schedule of games:

Wisconsin vs. Minnesota Border Battle
Saturday, February 7, 2026
At Hamline University (St. Paul)

10:00 a.m. -- Stanley-Boyd (WI) vs. Heritage Christian (MN)
Stanley-Boyd hopes to contend for the championship in the Western Cloverbelt Conference behind the return of emerging junior forward Charlie Hoel Charlie Hoel 6'9" | PF Stanley-Boyd | 2027 State WI (6-8) ... Hoel helped the Orioles to a 15-12 record as a sophomore by averaging 16.4 ppg and 8.6 rpg ... Hoel figures to get plenty of help on the frontline from teammate sophomore Josiah Demske Josiah Demske 6'6" | PF Stanley-Boyd | 2028 WI (6-6), who averaged 8.6 ppg and 9.0 rpg as a freshman ... Heritage Christian finished 25-7 in 2024-25, but the Lions must replace four regulars ... The long returning starter for coach Tim Herman is guard Griffin Brooms (5-10) ... Junior Aaron Palmer (6-6) is also back for the Lions.

11:30 a.m. -- Roncalli (WI) vs. Minnehaha Academy (MN)
Roncalli won the Eastern Wisconsin Conference and went 24-3 a year ago under coach Josh Erickson ... First-team all-league selection Donovan Cowley Donovan Cowley 6'2" | CG Roncalli | 2026 State WI (6-3) is one of three returning starters ... Cowley led the team in scoring (18.6 ppg) and rebounding (7.6 rpg) ... Senior Dominik Frozena Dominik Frozena 6'5" | SF Roncalli | 2026 State WI (6-6) and junior Maddix Gulseth Maddix Gulseth 6'2" | SG/PG Roncalli | 2027 State WI (6-2) also return to the starting rotation for the Jets ... Others expected to make an impact include senior Aiden Jergenson (5-10) and sophomore Tre Cliff Tre Cliff 6'0" | CG Roncalli | 2028 State WI (6-0) ... Minnehaha Academy is a traditional power in Minnesota and the alma mater of current NBA standouts Chet Holmgren (Oklahoma City) and Jalen Suggs (Orlando) ... The Redhawks went 20-11 last season and are led by junior Kellen Troup Kellen Troup 6'8" | PF Minnehaha Academy | 2027 State MN (6-6), who averaged 9.8 ppg and 7.2 rpg as a sophomore.

1:15 p.m. -- Franklin (WI) vs. Breck (MN)
Franklin is a perennial power in the Southeast Conference under coach Tyler Podoll ... The Sabers are led by senior wing Jacob Misslich Jacob Misslich 6'4" | SG/PG Franklin | 2026 State WI (6-4), a returning first-team all-league performer who averaged 18.4 points and 3.6 apg ... Sophomore Gavin Schiek Gavin Schiek 6'1" | CG Franklin | 2028 State WI (6-1) earned substantial playing time for Franklin and figures to be a key player along with Misslich ... Breck finished 21-11 and welcomes back three double-figure scorers in seniors DeAngelo Dungey (6-3, 14.1 ppg), Mu Mohammad (5-9, 10.6 ppg) and JP Musoke JP Musoke 6'6" | SF Breck | 2026 State MN (6-6), 10. 3 ppg).

2:45 p.m. -- Nicolet (WI) vs. Maple Grove (MN)
Speedy and fearless senior point guard Rashaad Davis Rashaad Davis 5'11" | PG Nicolet | 2026 State WI (5-11) headlines the list of returning player for Nicolet, which qualified for the WIAA Division 2 State Tournament in 2023 and 2024 ... Davis, a four-year varsity performer who owns several NCAA Division I scholarship offers, averaged 21.7 points and 3.9 assists as a junior while helping the Knights to a 19-7 record under coach Terence Smith ... Also back for Nicolet are junior standouts Ja’Meir Hayfort Ja’Meir Hayfort 6'7" | SF Nicolet | 2027 WI (6-7) and Edward Bullock III Edward Bullock III 6'3" | SG Nicolet | 2027 State WI (6-2) ... Maple Grove finished 23-9 in 2024-25 and is led by junior Baboucarr Ann Baboucarr Ann 6'5" | SF/CG Maple Grove | 2027 State #101 Nation MN (6-5), one of the more highly regarded class of 2027 prospects in the state ... Gifted junior forward Bennett Cizadlo Bennett Cizadlo 6'6" | SF/PF Maple Grove | 2027 State MN (6-6) also returns for Maple Grove.

4:30 p.m. -- Superior (WI) vs. Minneapolis DeLaSalle (MN)
Superior makes its first appearance in the Wisconsin vs. Minnesota Border Battle with a team led by a pair of four-year varsity performers in forwards Calvin Anderson Calvin Anderson 6'6" | SF/PF Superior | 2026 State WI (6-6) and Drew Eisel Drew Eisel 6'3" | PF Superior | 2026 State WI (6-3) ... Anderson is one of the better forward prospects in Wisconsin's 2026 class and owns NCAA Division II offers from Michigan Tech and Minnesota Duluth ... Eisel provides coach Kory Deadrick with plenty of toughness and muscle near the basket ... Anderson and Eisel each earned first-team all-Lake Superior Conference honors as juniors while classmate Jayce Rue (5-11) picked up honorable mention laurels ... DeLaSalle went 24-7 under coach Todd Anderson in 2024-25 and welcomes back some of the better young players in the Twin Cities area in juniors Jaeden Udean Jaeden Udean 6'2" | SG DeLaSalle | 2027 State MN (6-2, 17.9 ppg) and Kamar Thomas Kamar Thomas 6'4" | SG DeLaSalle | 2027 State MN (6-4, 14.7 ppg) ... Senior Evan Miller (6-5, 10.4 ppg) and sophomore Ichima Idoko Ichima Idoko 6'7" | PF DeLaSalle | 2028 State MN (6-7, 4.5 ppg) also return for the Islanders.

6:00 p.m. -- Germantown (WI) vs. Totino-Grace (MN)
Germantown is favored to win the Greater Metro Conference title in 2025-26 as coach Kyle Fueger welcomes back a very talented lineup ... Senior Cahlil Jones Cahlil Jones 6'3" | SG Germantown | 2026 State WI (6-3) is a returning first-team all-league selection while senior JJ Walters JJ Walters 6'5" | SF Germantown | 2026 State WI (6-5) earned second-team recognition ... Senior Darrius Peete Darrius Peete 6'3" | SG Germantown | 2026 State WI (6-3) is a lockdown defender for the Warhawks, who finished 14-11 last winter ... Totino-Grace won the MSHL Class 3A state crown in 2024 and is led by senior Dothan Ijadimbola Dothan Ijadimbola 6'6" | SF Totino-Grace | 2026 State MN (6-6), the top-ranked class of 2026 prospect in the state by Prep Hoops Minnesota ... Senior Tian Chatman Tian Chatman 6'5" | CG Totino-Grace | 2026 State MN (6-5) and juniors Malachi Hill Malachi Hill 6'0" | PG Totino-Grace | 2027 State MN (6-0) and Jalen Hynes (6-3) are also top prospects for coach Nick Carroll's program.

7:30 p.m. -- Onalaska (WI) vs. Apple Valley (MN)
Onalaska hopes to return to the top spot in the Mississippi Valley Conference after finishing tied for third place in 2024-25 ... Coach Craig Kowal will count heavily on his two sons as senior Ian Kowal Ian Kowal 6'3" | CG/SF Onalaska | 2026 State WI (6-3) and sophomore Tyler Kowal Tyler Kowal 5'11" | PG Onalaska | 2028 State WI (5-11) rank among the top players in the league ... Onalaska, which went 19-8 last season, also figures to count heavily on senior Tristan Molling Tristan Molling 6'3" | SG Onalaska | 2026 WI (6-3) and junior Brendan Chenault Brendan Chenault 6'1" | PG Onalaska | 2027 State WI (6-1) ... Apple Valley plays in the competitive South Suburban Conference and finished 23-8 ... Top returning players include seniors Camare’ Young Camare’ Young 6'5" | CG Apple Valley | 2026 State MN (6-5, 18.6 ppg), Trey Parker Trey Parker 6'3" | SG Apple Valley | 2026 State MN (6-2, 17.0 ppg) and Ryan Christiansen Ryan Christiansen 6'4" | PF Apple Valley | 2026 State MN (6-4, 5.6 ppg).