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How to Watch 2024 Louisiana High School State Basketball Finals (AKA Marsh Madness)

Louisiana’s “Marsh Madness” tournament tips off this week with the boys divisions looking to make it all the way to the championship. Starting on Monday, March 4, the Louisiana High School Activities Association will host the five divisional basketball semifinal tournament games, starting with Division V and working through the other four through Thursday. With the best teams in the state on display, you can stream the games from home within or outside the area now until Friday and Saturday’s state title championship games. Here’s everything you need to know.

How to Watch 2024 Louisiana High School Basketball State Games

  • When: Starting Monday, Mar. 4 at 1 p.m. CT
  • Location: Burton Coliseum | 7001 Gulf Hwy, Lake Charles, LA 70607
  • Watch on: NFHS Network

About 2024 Louisiana High School Basketball State Tournament and Championship Games

All five divisions of LA state high school basketball will be in action this weekend, so fans will be able to see the best of the best in direct competition. Check out the full schedule of 2024 LHSAA basketball state semifinal and championship games below!

Monday, Mar 4 Time (CT) Stream the Matchup
Division V 1 p.m. Louisiana DV: Rapides vs. Avoyelles
Division V 2:45 p.m. Louisiana DV: ESA vs. J.S. Clark
Division III 4:30 p.m. Louisiana DIII: U Lab vs. Dunham
Division V 6:15 p.m. Louisiana DV: Anacoco vs. G'land-Coleman
Division V 8 p.m. Louisiana DV: Negreet vs. Zwolle
Tuesday, Mar 5 Time (CT) Stream the Matchup
Division III 1 p.m. Louisiana DIII: Richwood vs. Marksville
Division III 2:45 p.m. Louisiana DIII: Newman vs. Episopal
Division IV 4:30 p.m. Louisiana DIV: Franklin vs. Ringold
Division III 6:15 p.m. Louisiana DIII: Donaldsville vs. Red River
Division IV 8 p.m. Louisiana DIV: Pickering vs. Lake View
Wednesday, Mar 6 Time (CT) Stream the Matchup
Division IV 1 p.m. Louisiana DIV: Lincoln Prep vs. Crescent City
Division I 2:45 p.m. Louisiana DI: Liberty vs. Southwood
Division I 4:30 p.m. Louisiana DI: Pineville vs. St Thomas More
Division II 6:15 p.m. Louisiana DII: Carrol vs. Wossman
Division II 8 p.m. Louisiana DII: Brusly vs. Iowa
Thursday, Mar 7 Time (CT) Stream the Matchup
Division II 1 p.m. Louisiana DII: Abp. Shaw vs. Madison Prep
Division II 2:45 p.m. Louisiana DII: GW Carver vs. Peabody Magnet
Division IV 4:30 p.m. Louisiana DI: Hamilton Chr. vs. St Martins
Division I 6:15 p.m. Louisiana DI: Ruston vs. Natchitoches
Division I 8 p.m. Louisiana DI: New Iberia vs. Ponchatoula

State Championship Games will start on Friday, March 8, and Saturday, March 9, which will also air on NFHS Network, spaced 2 hours between games. As those teams have not been selected yet, here is the times for each division and their respective tip-off time:

Friday Games:

  • Noon - Division V select finals
  • 2 p.m. - Division III select finals
  • 4 p.m. - Division IV nonselect finals
  • 6 p.m. - Division V nonselect finals
  • 8 p.m. - Division II nonselect finals

Saturday Games

  • Noon - Division III nonselect finals
  • 2 p.m. - Division IV select finals
  • 4 p.m. - Division II select finals
  • 6 p.m. - Division I select finals
  • 8 p.m. - Division I nonselect finals

Can You Stream 2024 Louisiana High School Basketball State Games for Free?

Unfortunately, NFHS-Network does not have a free trial and is the exclusive broadcaster of these championship games. Thus, you will need to pay the $11.99 fee to watch the games.

What Devices Can You Use to Stream 2024 Louisianna High School Basketball State Championship Games on?

NFHS Network is available to stream on most devices too, including Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV.

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