Benilde-St. Margaret’s wins Minnesota Class 3A basketball title

Benilde-St. Margaret’s won the Class 3A girls basketball state title, defeating Marshall 73-57. This victory marks the Red Knights' third state championship, a rare achievement in Minnesota high school basketball. The game was close in the first half, with Benilde-St. Margaret’s leading 35-29 at halftime. In the second half, the Red Knights pulled away, showcasing strong defense and efficient offense, shooting 61.5% from the floor. Kendall McGee led Benilde-St. Margaret’s with 17 points, while Zahara Bishop contributed 16 points, mostly in the second half. Marshall's Taleigha Bigler scored 19 points, and Avery Fahl added 15.