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DAYTON, Ohio - Darius Dennis scored on a pull-up jumper in the lane with nine seconds remaining, and Trotwood-Madison made one final stop on defense as the Rams defeated Steubenville, 48-47, in the Division III state championship game at University of Dayton Arena.
Dennis posted 17 points, 14 rebounds and four steals to lead Trotwood-Madison, which scored the game’s first six points, led for more than 30 of the game’s 32 minutes, and staved off a late rally that saw Steubenville take its first and only lead with 22 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter.
Trotwood-Madison (23-4 overall) earned its second state championship (2019, Division II) in its sixth appearance at the state tournament. The Rams were runners-up in Division I in 2006.
Steubenville (26-2) was in the state tournament for the first time since 1952, when it also finished runner-up in the Class A (large school) tournament.
The game was played at a frenetic pace. The teams combined to attempt 101 shots from the floor, but the defenses helped force the tempo; the two sides were credited with a combined 17 steals on 24 turnovers.
Trotwood-Madison led 25-19 at halftime and built a 10-point lead, its largest of the game, early in the third quarter. Trotwood-Madison led by seven, 36-29, entering the fourth quarter and still led by seven, 43-36, when Dennis made two free throws with 3:34 remaining.
Steubenville scored on its next three possessions—a three-pointer by Cole Bowers, two free throws by Jermaine Moore, and another three from Tre’von Wiggins from deep in the corner in front of the Steubenville student section—to pull within a point, 45-44, with 2:15 remaining.
Bowers, who led Steubenville with 22 points, drew a foul and sank both free throws with 31 seconds remaining to tie the score for the first time, and Santino Haney split a pair of free throws nine seconds later that gave Steubenville its only lead of the game, 47-46. It was an 11-3 run over a span of 2:57 that put Steubenville in front.
Dennis drove into the lane and hit what proved to be the game-winning shot from inside 10 feet. Steubenville’s final shot caromed off the rim, and neither team could secure the rebound as time expired.
Je’Carious Reaves chipped in 10 points and seven rebounds for Trotwood-Madison. Haney posted 16 points, six rebounds, four assists and four steals for Steubenville.
Cincinnati Wyoming 73, Cleveland Glenville 48 | Final Stats
DAYTON, Ohio – Cincinnati Wyoming opened the game on an 11-0 run and never trailed en route to a 73-48 victory over Cleveland Glenville in the Division IV state championship game at UD Arena.
Wyoming senior guard Kellen Wiley scored a layup in transition just before the six-minute mark of the first quarter to open the scoring for the Cowboys and start the 11-0 run. Four of the five starters for Wyoming scored during that stretch.
Wyoming held Glenville scoreless through over seven minutes of play with senior Darren Gray making a layup at the buzzer to extend the Cowboys lead to 16-5 at the end of the first quarter.
The teams traded baskets to open the second quarter, but Wyoming went on a 9-0 run to finish the half. Wyoming senior forward Carlyle Billingsley led all scorers with 10 points and hauled in seven rebounds as Wyoming led Glenville 36-16 at the break.
Glenville senior Theodore Castro knocked down two three-pointers in the third quarter, but Billingsley’s eight points in the frame contributed to Wyoming’s 55-29 lead at the end of the third quarter.
Wyoming senior Kellen Wiley scored 10 points in the fourth quarter to clinch the victory.
Wiley and Billingsley each scored 20 points to lead Wyoming, while Glenville was led by senior Arvell Nelson Jr. who scored 19 points and knocked down four three-pointers.
Wyoming shot 31-of-52 from the field while Glenville shot 17-of-59. The Cowboys pulled down 39 rebounds to the Tarblooders 28.
This was the first state championship game appearance for Wyoming and its fourth appearance in the state tournament. Glenville was making its second consecutive appearance in the state tournament, finishing as runners-up in 2025.
Cleveland Heights Lutheran East 50, Gahanna Columbus Academy 36 | Final Stats
DAYTON, Ohio - Devontey Perkins scored 18 points and Dylan Zeigler added 14 to lead Cleveland Heights Lutheran East to a 50-36 win over Gahanna Columbus Academy in the 2026 Division V state championship game.
With the win, Lutheran East became the first school in OHSAA history to win a boys basketball state championship four years in a row. The Falcons have now appeared in nine straight state tournaments, excluding 2020 when the tournament was cancelled, and have won 28 consecutive postseason games, the second longest streak in state history.
Lutheran East’s seven total boys basketball state championships are tied with Cleveland Villa Angela-St. Joseph and Middletown for second most in OHSAA history.
Columbus Academy was in the state tournament for the third time. The Vikings have finished as runners-up each time (1981, 2025, 2026).
Lutheran East (25-2 overall) scored first and never trailed. The Falcons led 12-5 after the first quarter and 28-10 at halftime.
Lutheran East opened the fourth quarter with a 7-0 scoring run within the first minute that stretched the lead to a game-high high 26 points, 45-19. Columbus Academy (24-5) closed the game by outscoring Lutheran East 17-5 over the final seven minutes.
Perkins made 8 of 12 shots from the floor and grabbed a game-high 12 rebounds for Lutheran East. Zeigler added five rebounds and four assists to his 14 points.
Jason Singleton scored 17 points to lead Columbus Academy. He also had six rebounds and four steals. Mitch Zumberge added eight points and nine rebounds.
Berlin Hiland 54, Maria Stein Marion Local 51 (2 OT) | Final Stats
DAYTON, Ohio - Ryan Zerger had 18 points and 11 rebounds and Alex Miller had 11 points, four rebounds and five steals as Berlin Hiland outlasted Maria Stein Marion Local, 54-51 in double overtime, in the 2026 Division VI state championship game at University of Dayton Arena.
It was the first double-overtime state championship game since 2018, when Marion Local defeated Willoughby Cornerstone Christian 52-51 in the Division IV title game.
Hiland claimed its fourth boys basketball state title in its 15th trip to the state tournament, tied for the fourth most appearances in state history. Hiland’s three previous titles were in 1992, 2011 and 2012.
Hiland finished 26-3 overall and won its final 21 games in a row.
Marion Local (26-2) has earned six trophies in seven state tournament trips. The Flyers were runners-up for the third time (2004, 2025, 2026) to go with titles in 1975, 2003 and 2018.
Hiland made 6 of its final 9 field goals and 10 of its final 13 free throws over the game’s final 10 minutes, overcoming deficits in the final minute of both regulation and the second overtime.
Marion Local led 39-34 with 1:31 remaining in regulation after Grant Kremer made a long three-pointer from the left wing, but Hiland forced overtime by outscoring Marion Local 7-2 over the final 70 seconds. Miller keyed the rally, scoring twice on driving layups and forcing a turnover in the backcourt that set up Ashton Schrock’s free throws that tied the game at 41 with 16 seconds left and ultimately sent the game to overtime.
Hiland led 47-42 in the final minute of the first extra period, but back-to-back three-pointers by Kremer 11 seconds apart tied the score at 48 and forced the second extra session.
Free throws were the difference for Hiland in the second overtime. Grant Bille made a pair of foul shots to give Hiland the lead, 52-51, with 56 seconds remaining. CJ Yoder then forced a turnover and drew a foul; his two foul shots with 17 seconds remaining extended the Hiland lead to 54-51. A long Marion Local three-point attempt out of a timeout drew the back of the rim, and Ryan Zerger secured the rebound as time expired.
Zerger and Miller both played all 40 minutes for Hiland. Caleb Yoder and Ashton Schrock both scored nine points before fouling out.
Kremer led Marion Local with 22 points. He was 8 of 14 from the floor, including 5 of 11 from three. Isaac Moeller scored nine points, while Brennen Hess and Kale Ahrens both finished with seven points.