The 2026 Battle at The Villages features four teams ranked by MaxPreps in the Top 100 in their Preseason Rankings.
The four teams are:
The reigning Arizona Interscholastic Association Open Champions reload and are looking to keep their crown as the top team from Arizona.
The 2025-2026 Florida Class 2A State Champs retain 3 of their top scorers from a season ago and are looking for a spot in the inaugural FHSAA Open Division Bracket.
The tournament host enters the 2026 Battle following a runner-up finish in the 2025 Battle and also as the Class 3A State Runner-up. The Buffalo are also vying for one of 8 spots in the FHSAA Open Division Bracket.
After a disappointing early exit from the 2025-2026 KHSAA State Tournament, the Colonels are looking to be the last team standing in Lexington this March.
Tickets for the 2026 Battle at The Villages are available now and can be purchased by visiting battleatthevillages.com/tickets.