The North High Polar Bears boys basketball team, along with coaches and officials including Superintendent Rachel Monárrez, hold banners and their awards on the court after winning the championship game on March 17, 2024.

North Boys Win Div. 1 Basketball Championship; South Girls Compete in Div. 2 Championship

Worcester Public Schools

March 18, 2024

Congratulations to the North High Polar Bears boys basketball team for winning the Division 1 state championship for the second year in a row!

The final score was 59-53, with North winning over Franklin. The Polar Bears had an undefeated season and have made Worcester proud! Read coverage in the Telegram & Gazette. The game was held at the Tsongas Arena in Lowell.

(Photos below from Kyle Prue)

A boys basketball player goes for a slam dunk.A boys basketball player from North High raises up a trophy.

South High Girls Compete in Division 2 Championship Game

The 2024 South High Colonels girls basketball team poses for a photo before boarding a bus to travel to the game outside Worcester Technical High School on March 17, 2024.

The South High Colonels girls basketball team competed for the Division 2 state championship, marking the first time in the history of Worcester Public Schools that a girls basketball team made it to the championship game.

It was a close game with a lot of smart playing, ending the season with tremendous effort by all players. The final score was 48-42 Medfield. Even though South fell short, the players are recognized for doing an excellent job all season. Read coverage in the Telegram & Gazette. The game was held at the Tsongas Arena in Lowell.