The Class 2 Missouri boys basketball state championship game features a highly anticipated matchup between the Eugene Eagles (27-4) and the Canton Tigers (25-5) on Thursday at 8 p.m. inside Mizzou Arena.

The Missouri State High School Activities Association’s 2025 “Show-Me Showdown” high school tournaments start on Wednesday at Columbia’s Mizzou Arena. This week, titles will be decided in Classes 1, 2 and 3, with Classes 4, 5 and 6 to take place next week.

Two-time defending Class 3 champion Fair Grove will take on defending Class 2 runner-up Principia in the Class 3 girls basketball championship on Thursday.

We've reached the final four round of March Madness for Missouri's Class 1-3 boys, and there's an exciting slate of games ahead. This season, boys Class 1 will play its semifinal round on March 14 with state finals the following day on March 15.

Nya Walker (12) and Nyja Williams (10) leave the court after losing the Class 3 state championship game against Fair Grove, Thursday

Fair Grove and Principia will play for the Missouri Class 3 state championship on Thursday night. Check this page for live updates throughout the game.