The Minnesota State High School League released the brackets Saturday for the 2026 girls basketball state tournament, and Duluth Marshall will open play as the No. 2 seed in the Class 2A field. Read more.
Duluth Marshall seeded second in Class 2A state tourney
Duluth Marshall super-sophomore Chloe Johnson is averaging 31.3 points, 11.3 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game his season.
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