PAISAA Basketball Championship

Philadelphia · February

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Summary

Pennsylvania Independent Schools state-tournament for prep schools that don't compete in PIAA — Hill, Westtown, Perkiomen, Phelps, Episcopal Academy, Penn Charter. Perkiomen beat Westtown in the 2024 boys final 71-64. Westtown girls have a 5-year title streak.

What makes this tournament distinct

PAISAA is where you go if you're a PA prep school — it sits parallel to PIAA and lets the boarding/independent programs settle their own state title. Hagan Arena is a clean college venue.

Who it fits

Best for: PA independent and boarding schools (Hill, Westtown, Perkiomen, Episcopal, Penn Charter, Phelps).

Tradeoffs: Closed bracket — public schools cannot enter. National attention is well behind NEPSAC and the bigger Catholic-school events.

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