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2027 CENTRAL DISTRICT TOURNAMENT INFO - ALL DIVISIONS

Tournament Manager: Tom Stoughton, C: 614-313-5394; Email: [email protected].  Supervises all tournaments and conducts all drawing and seeding meetings.
CDAB Board Member Girls Basketball Liaison: Richie Wildenhaus, Athletic Administrator, New Albany High School, 7600 Fodor Road, New Albany 43054. B: 614-413-8325, Email: wildenhaus1.napls.us.
 
2027 CDAB Girls Basketball Tournament Forms
Girls Basketball Tournament Team Bench List (.docx) - to be used by ALL TEAMS for Sectional, District, Regional and State tournament games. 
Girls Basketball Tournament Cheerleader List (.docx) - to be used by ALL SCHOOLS with CHEERLEADERS for Sectional, District, Regional and State tournament games.
2026-27 CDAB Tournament Financial Documents
2027 Division I Tournament Information
DIVISION I - PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS
Central District Schools: Central Crossing, Delaware Hayes, Dublin Coffman, Dublin Jerome, Gahanna Lincoln, Grove City, Groveport Madison, Hilliard Bradley, Hilliard Darby, Hilliard Davidson, Lancaster, Licking Heights, Marysville, Newark, Olentangy, Olentangy Berlin, Olentangy Liberty, Olentangy Orange, Pickerington Central, Pickerington North, Reynoldsburg, Upper Arlington, Westerville North, Westland, Worthington Kilbourne. (25)
 
DIVISION I - TOURNAMENT DATES and SITES
Division I schools will draw into one of six district tournaments (Central 1, Central 2, Central 3, Central 4, Central 5, Central 6). Please check the tournament brackets posted on this page for updates. 
Sectional Tournament Dates: February 18, 2027. Played at the better seeded team at 7:00 p.m.
District Semifinals: February 22, 2027. Played at the better seeded team at 7:00 p.m.
District Finals: February 25 and 26, 2027
Ohio Expo Center, 717 East 17th Avenue, Columbus 43211. Kirk Ballinger, Site Manager, P: 740-225-3140, Email: [email protected].
     Central 1 District Final - February 25 at 6:00 p.m.
     Central 2 District Final - February 26 at 6:00 p.m.
     Central 3 District Final - February 26 at 8:15 p.m.
     Central 4 District Final - February 25 at 8:15 p.m.
Ohio Dominican University, Alumni Hall, 1216 Sunbury Road, Columbus 43219. Jakub Mueller, P: 440-309-8436, Email: [email protected].
     Central 5 District Final - February 26 at 6:00 p.m.
     Central 6 District Final - February 26 at 8:15 p.m.
Regional Tournament Qualifiers:  The winner of each district tournament will advance to the Regional Tournament.  Regional Tournament sites are subject to change.  Check the tournament brackets for updates.
Region 2 Tournament - March 3 - Ohio Expo Center, Columbus
  6:00 p.m. - Semifinal #1 - Central 1 winner (home) vs. Central 4 winner (visitor) 
  8:00 p.m. - Semifinal #2 - Central 3 winner (home) vs. Central 2 winner (visitor)
  Final: March 6 - Ohio Expo Center - 8:00 p.m.
Region 3 Tournament 
  Semifinal #1: March 3 - Ohio Dominican University, Columbus - 6:00 p.m.
        Central 6 winner (home) vs. Central 5 winner (visitor) 
  Semifinal #2 - March 2 - Mason High School - 7:00 p.m.
        Southwest 5 winner (home) vs. Southwest 6 winner (visitor)
  Final: March 6 - Mason High School - 4:00 p.m.
2027 Division II Tournament Information
DIVISION II - PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS
Central District Schools: Big Walnut, Bishop Watterson, Briggs, Canal Winchester, Dublin Scioto, Franklin Heights, Mifflin, Mount Vernon, New Albany, Northland, St. Francis DeSales (Columbus), Teays Valley, Thomas Worthington, Walnut Rudge, Watkins Memorial, Westerville Central, Westerville South, Whetstone. (18)
 
DIVISION II - TOURNAMENT DATES and SITES
Division II schools will draw into one of four district tournaments (Central 1, Central 2, Central 3, Central 4). Please check the tournament brackets posted on this page for updates. 
Sectional Tournament: February 20, 2027. Played at the better seeded team at 7:00 p.m.
District Semifinals: February 24, 2027. Played at the better seeded team at 7:00 p.m.
District Finals: February 27,  2027
Ohio Expo Center, 717 East 17th Avenue, Columbus 43211. Kirk Ballinger, Site Manager, P: 740-225-3140, Email: [email protected].
     Central 1 District Final - February 27 at 12:15 p.m.
     Central 2 District Final - February 27 at 4:45 p.m.
     Central 3 District Final - February 27 at 7:00 p.m.
     Central 4 District Final - February 27 at 2:30 p.m.
Regional Tournament Qualifiers:  The winner of each district tournament will advance to the Regional Tournament.  Regional Tournament sites are subject to change.  Check the tournament brackets for updates.
Region 7 Tournament - March 4 - Ohio Dominican University, Columbus
  6:00 p.m. - Semifinal #1 -Central 2 winner (home) vs. Central 3 winner (visitor) 
  8:00 p.m. - Semifinal #2 - Central 4 winner (home) vs. Central 1 winner (visitor)
  Final: March 6, 2027 at 1:00 p.m.
2027 Division III Tournament Information
DIVISION III - PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS
Central District Schools: Beechcroft, Bexley, Bishop Hartley, Bloom-Carroll, Centennial, Columbus International, Cristo Rey Columbus, Granville, Hamilton Township, Horizon Science Academy, Independence (Columbus), Jonathan Alder, Linden McKinley, London, Marion Harding, South (Columbus), West, Whitehall-Yearling. (18)
 
DIVISION III - TOURNAMENT DATES and SITES
Division III schools will draw into one of two district tournaments (Central 1, Central 2). Please check the tournament brackets posted on this page for updates. 
Sectional Tournament: February 17 and 20, 2027. Played at the better seeded team.
District Semifinals: February 24, 2027. Played at the better seeded team at 7:00 p.m.
District Finals: February 27, 2027.
Mt. Vernon Nazarene University, 800 Martinsburg Road, Mount Vernon, OH 43050.  Chip Wilson, Site Manager, P: 740-507-4539, Email:  c[email protected].
     Central 1 District Final - February 27 at 5:45 p.m.
     Central 2 District Final - February 27 at 8:00 p.m.
Regional Tournament Qualifiers:  The winner of each district tournament will advance to the Regional Tournament.  Regional Tournament sites are subject to change.  Check the tournament brackets for updates.
Region 11 Tournament - March 3 - Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Mount Vernon
  6:00 p.m. - Semifinal #1 - Northeast 6 winner (home) vs. East/Southeast 1 winner (visitor) 
  8:00 p.m. - Semifinal #2 - Central 2 winner (home) vs. Central 1 winner (visitor)
  Final: March 6, 2027 at 6:00 p.m.
2027 Division IV Tournament Information
DIVISION IV - PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS
Central District Schools: Bishop Ready, Buckeye Valley, East (Columbus), Eastmoor Academy, Heath, Highland (Marengo), Johnstown, KIPP Columbus, Lakewood, Licking Valley, Marion-Franklin, River Valley (Caledonia).
 
DIVISION IV - TOURNAMENT DATES and SITES
Division IV schools will draw into one district tournament (Central 1). Please check the tournament brackets posted on this page for updates. 
Sectional Tournament: February 17 and 20, 2027. Played at the better seeded team.
District Semifinals: February 24, 2027. Played at the better seeded team at 7:00 p.m.
District Finals: February 27, 2027
Mt. Vernon Nazarene University, 800 Martinsburg Road, Mount Vernon, OH 43050.  Chip Wilson, Site Manager, P: 740-507-4539, Email:  c[email protected].
     Central 1 District Final - February 27 at 3:30 p.m.
Regional Tournament Qualifiers:  The winner of each district tournament will advance to the Regional Tournament.  Regional Tournament sites are subject to change.  Check the tournament brackets for updates.
Region 14 Tournament - March 3 - Bluffton University
  March 3 - 6:00 p.m. - Semifinal #1 - Central 1 winner (home) vs. Northwest 2 winner (visitor) 
  March 3 - 8:30 p.m. - Semifinal #2 - Northwest 1 winner (home) vs. Northeast 3 winner (visitor)
  Final: March 6, 2027 at 12:00 noon
2027 Division V Tournament Information
DIVISION V - PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS
Central District Schools: Africentric Early College, Centerburg, Columbus Academy, Columbus School for Girls, Fairbanks, Fredericktown, Grandview Heights, Grove City Christian, Madison-Plains, North Union, Northmor, Northridge (Johnstown), Pleasant, Tree of ife Christian, Utica, Worthington Christian. (16)
 
DIVISION V - TOURNAMENT DATES and SITES
Division V schools will draw into one of two district tournaments (Central 1, Central 2). Please check the tournament brackets posted on this page for updates. 
Sectional Tournament: February 17, 2027. Played at the better seeded team.
District Semifinals: February 23, 2027. Played at the better seeded team at 7:00 p.m.
District Finals: February 26, 2027.
Mt. Vernon Nazarene University, 800 Martinsburg Road, Mount Vernon, OH 43050.  Paul McNeal, Site Manager, P: 740-243-1108, Email:  [email protected].
     Central 1 District Final - February 26 at 6:00 p.m.
     Central 2 District Final - February 26 at 8:15 p.m.
Regional Tournament Qualifiers:  The winner of each district tournament will advance to the Regional Tournament.  Regional Tournament sites are subject to change.  Check the tournament brackets for updates.
Region 18 Tournament
 Semifinal #1: March 3 - Elida Field House - 6:00 p.m.
        Northwest 1 winner (home) vs. Northwest 2 winner (visitor) 
 Semifinal #2: March 3 - Ridgedale High School - 7:00 p.m.
        Central 1 winner (home) vs. Central 2 winner (visitor)
  Final: March 6, 2027 - Ridgedale High School at 2:00 p.m.
2027 Division VI Tournament Information
DIVISION VI - PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS
Central District Schools: Cardington-Lincoln, East Knox, Elgin, Harvest Preparatory, Liberty Union, Mechanicsburg, Mount Gilead, Patriot Preparatory, Wellington School, West Jefferson. (10)
DIVISION VI - TOURNAMENT DATES and SITES
Division VI schools will draw into one district tournament (Central 1). Please check the tournament brackets posted on this page for updates. 
Sectional Tournament: February 17 and 20, 2027. Played at the better seeded team.
District Semifinals: February 24, 2027.  Played at the better seeded team at 7:00 p.m.
District Finals: February 27, 2027 at 10:00 a.m.
Ohio Expo Center, 717 East 17th Avenue, Columbus 43211. Kirk Ballinger, Site Manager, P: 740-225-3140, Email: [email protected].
Regional Tournament Qualifiers:  The winner will advance to the Regional Tournament.  Regional Tournament sites are subject to change.  Check the tournament brackets for updates.
Region 23 Tournament - March 3 - Springfield High School, Springfield
 6:00 p.m. - Semifinal #1 - Central 1 winner (home) vs. Northwest 5 winner (visitor) 
 6:00 p.m. - Semifinal #2 - Southwest 1 winner (home) vs. Soutwest 2 winner (visitor)
  Final: March 6, 2027 at 5:00 p.m.
2027 Division VII Tournament Information
DIVISION VII - PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS
Central District Schools: Berne Union, Danville, Delaware Christian, Fairfield Christian, Fisher Catholic, Genoa Christian, Granville Christian, Liberty Christian, Madison Christian, Millersport, Newark Catholic, Northside Christian, Ridgedale, Shekinah Christian. (14)
 
DIVISION VII - TOURNAMENT DATES and SITES
Division VII schools will draw into one of two district tournaments (Central 1, Central 2). Please check the tournament brackets posted on this page for updates. 
Sectional Tournament: February 18, 2027.  Played at the better seeded team.
District Semifinals: February 23, 2027.  Played at the better seeded team at 7:00 p.m.
District Finals: February 27, 2027
St. Charles Pereparatory School, Frank E Murphy Convocation Center, 2010 East Borad Street, Columbus 43209.  Mike Ryan, Site Manager, P: 614-943-1844, Email:  [email protected]. 
     Central 1 District Final - February 27 at 1:00 p.m.
     Central 2 District Final - February 27 at 3:30 p.m.
Regional Tournament Qualifiers:  The winner will advance to the Regional Tournament.  Regional Tournament sites are subject to change.  Check the tournament brackets for updates.
Region 27 Tournament - March 3 - Pickerington High School North
 6:00 p.m. - Semifinal #1 - Southeast 1 winner (home) vs. Southeast 2 winner (visitor) 
 8:00 p.m. - Semifinal #2 - Central 1 winner (home) vs. Central 2 winner (visitor)
  Final: March 5, 2027 at 7:00 p.m.
2027 CENTRAL DISTRICT GIRLS BASKETBALL
TOURNAMENT SEEDING
Seeding: MaxPrep RPI will be used to determine the seed of each participating school. Coaches are to complete the required information after each regular season game in MaxPreps.  Coaches will not seed other schools, therefore there will be no seed voting by coaches.  However, coaches will continue to select their line on the tournament bracket at the mandatory coaches meeting.
 
Coaches Draw Meeting: A mandatory meeting of coaches will be held virtually using Microsoft Teams. Bob Britton ([email protected]) will email each coach the links to their specific required coaches meetings prior to those meetings.  Coaches are encouraged to print any materials provided in those emails from Bob Britton to expedite the selection process. Coaches do not need a Microsoft Teams account to participate.
Divisions III thru VII - Sunday, February 7, 2027 at 2:00 p.m.
Division I and II - Sunday, February 14, 2027 at 3:00 p.m.
Please adhere to the seeding and meeting deadlines as there are penalties for each missed deadline.
 
 
2027 Central District Tournament Brackets
Division I Division II Division III
Division IV Division V Division VI
  Division VII  
2027 Central District Tournament Brackets and Tickets
Division I Division II Division III Division VI
Central 1 Central 1 Central 1 Central 1
Central 2 Central 2 Central 2  
Central 3 Central 3 Division IV Division VI
Central 4 Central 4 Central 1 Central 1
Central 5   Division V Central 2
Central 6   Central 1  
    Central 2  

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CENTRAL DISTRICT GIRLS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT RESULTS
2026 Division I Division II Division III Division IV
Division V Division VI Division VII  
2025 Division I Division II Division III Division IV
Division V Division VI Division VII  
2024 Division I Division II Division III Division IV
2023 Division I Division II Division III Division IV
2022 Division I Division II Division III Division IV
2021 Division I Division II Division III Division IV
2020 Division I Division II Division III Division IV
2019 Division I Division II Division III Division IV
2018 Division I Division II Division III Division IV
2017 Division I Division II Division III Division IV
2016 Division I Division II Division III Division IV
2015 Division I Division II Division III Division IV
2014 Division I Division II Division III Division IV
2013 Division I Division II Division III Division IV
2012 Division I Division II Division III Division IV
2011 Division I Division II Division III Division IV
2010 Division I Division II Division III Division IV
2009 Division I Division II Division III Division IV
2008 Division I Division II Division III Division IV
2007 Division I Division II Division III Division IV
2006 Division I Division II Division III Division IV
2005 Division I Division II Division III Division IV
2004 Division I Division II Division III Division IV
2003 Division I Division II Division III Division IV
2002 Division I Division II Division III Division IV
2001 Division I Division II Division III Division IV

 

 

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Feb. 14
DI-DII Tournament Draw
Feb. 15-20
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Feb. 22-27
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March 1-7
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March 11-13
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