SMSA Boys Basketball Reaches Semifinals, Set to Clash with North Haven

The SMSA boys basketball team secured a spot in the CIAC Division III semifinal round after defeating Wilby High School. SMSA, now boasting a 22-3 record, will face No. 2 North Haven, who won their quarterfinal matchup against No. 10 Bethel with a score of 72-69. The semifinal game’s date and location are yet to be determined.

Quarterfinal Recap

SMSA’s victory over Wilby concludes Wilby’s season with a 19-5 record. The game highlighted the leadership of SMSA senior captain Elijah Williams, who leads the team during pre-game huddles.

North Haven’s Path to the Semifinals

North Haven advanced to the semifinals after a narrow 72-69 victory over Bethel on March 13, 2026. View game details on MaxPreps.

CIAC Tournament Overview

The Connecticut Association of Schools (CIAC) and the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference govern secondary school athletics in Connecticut. Learn more about the CIAC.

Previous Predictions

Initial predictions for the Division III tournament, made before the quarterfinal games, incorrectly predicted Wilby would defeat SMSA and Bethel would defeat North Haven. Observe original predictions on SI.com.