Louisiana high school basketball is governed by the LHSAA. State championships are held in early March, distributed across regional sites.
Alexandria. Four-day holiday tournament hosted by Alexandria Senior High that wraps on New Year's Eve. Pulls central and north Louisiana programs (Denham Springs, Marksville, and similar) into a competitive holiday slate.
Tournament details →Lake Charles. Louisiana boys state finals, branded 'Marsh Madness,' run six straight days at Burton Complex. Roughly 40 teams across all classifications, drawing about 18,000 attendees over the run. Southwest Louisiana holds hosting rights through at least 2027.
Tournament details →The Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA).
National Prep Tournament · March 6–8, 2026
National Prep Tournament in Fort Walton Beach, Florida takes both high school and post-grad programs. Applications stay open through October 31. If you want a competitive early-March slot without invitation-only barriers, this is the one to apply for.
Apply for the National Prep Tournament →