After a wild week of District & Sectional Basketball, here are the top Headlines and Recap in the Boys Division of OHSAA Tournament
DISTRICT FINALS RECAP:
D-1 - Dayton Boys Smack Cincinnati Schools as Centerville, Wayne and Fairmont all Advance.
The Dayton big schools saw how the Cincinnati schools did the D-2 division (boys) and girls D-1 division and vowed to not be apart of that.
And after a clean sweep of games, all won by GWOC schools nevertheless, there will be 3 teams vying for that OHSAA D-1 Semifinal berth.
Here's the Recap of Each game
Centerville Destroys Opponent after 24-4 opening quarter.
The Centerville Elks put on a show in the final game of the night, as they easily defeated Lakota West at Fifth Third Arena. Tom House led the boys in scoring with 24 on the night to lead the Elks to their 3rd consecutive Regional Appearance and 47th straight win. The defending OHSAA D-1 champs will face Fairmont on Wednesday night.
Wayne Steamrolls Past Opp, Led By Rice, Mukes
The Wayne Warriors shook off the early season hate, used the under-the-radar approach and have played the best ball of the season lately to grab their first District title under the Martindale regime.
Superstar junior PG Lawrent Rice and rising sophomore sharpshooter Juan Cranford has led the attack, and did it again with a 53-36 win against Turpin.
R.J. Mukes also did some damage as well, as he has picked it up in the 2nd part of the season.
With the win the Warriors will face a tough Fairfield squad, who boasts 4 legitimate D-1 prospects and beat the Warriors (by 1 point) earlier this season. Can the Wayne train rise to the challenge?
Fairmont Handles Biz, Set For Third and Final Battle Against Centerville in Regionals
The Fairmont Firebirds have been on a roll all season, and they took that energy to set off the GWOC sweep in motion with a convincing 60-43 win. Star F Dasan Doucet and PG Anthony Taylor led the Firebirds to the win.
Can Fairmont figure out the juggernaut that is Centerville in the next round?
We will see, but until then, it has been a banner year for the Firebirds.
D-2 Cincy Schools Stop Dayton Boys as C-J & Carroll fall.
The State representative last year, Chaminade, lost to Woodward and one of the most prolific scorers in OHSAA history.
Paul McMillan IV scored double figures, along with 3 other players, and the Woodward defense flustered the Eagles offfensive attack in the District Final. The different defenses was able to keep star sniper Johnathan Powell Jr at bay, and give Woodward the juice they needed to finish the job.
#1 seed Alter blows by opponent, Ready for Regional Matchup vs Linden McKinley
The Alter Knights showed why they will be a force, after blowing by Batavia 75-50 to win the District Final. Jacob Conner, the Marshall commit, was dominant throughout the game, as Batavia had no answer for the dynamic 6'9 stud of a player. Add the intensity and elite skillset of the guard play, and the Knights look like a team headed for a OHSAA State Berth.
D-3 Meadowdale Stops CHCA, Reaches Regionals Behind Benson, Reaves, Caldwell
The Meadowdale Lions were away from home, and it was starting to look like Christian Hills were gonna get the home win of sorts, as they held a lead midway through the 3rd quarter.
But the Lions would stop the turnovers that was forced in the 1st half, and Lee Benson would lead the Lions to a comback victory and the Lions first Disctict Title since the 90's.
The trio of Lee Benson III, Kalerrio Reaves and Sean Caldwell led the charge as the Lions showed why they have the pieces to get to a OHSAA State berth.
They will face a Georgetown squad who knocked off #1 Versailles, and is playing with a great deal of confidence.
"This is truly a blessing and im so proud of the kids, the coaches, and the Lions organization," head coach Dwayne Chastain said on the court after the game.
D-4 Tri-Village Continues the Dominance; Could They Be Headed for Huge Possble Matchup vs Botkins?
Tri-Village has garnered plenty of success over the years, and they are back into the Regional after a convincing win over Fayetteville-Perry 64-29 to secure a D-4 District title. With Botkins winning as well, could we see a Botkins - Tri-Village Regional Championship? Surely looks like it. They will face a tough East Knox team who has had a great run as well.
Botkins Handles Ripley Union Lewis Huntington 73-39 to grab another District Title and move to the Regionals where they will face Springfield Catholic Central, who was able to survive and cut the District nets down.
Centerville Pounds Tecumseh Early, Garners Lopsided Win
The Centerville Elks went crazy on Tecumseh, as they built a 27-2 lead in the 1st quarter and never looked back. The halftime score was 51-8. The defending D-1 champions will now travel to Cincinnati for tphe District Finals.
Meadowdale Stops Shrout, Shawnee as Reaves, Benson Shine
The Lions was able to out scrap Preble Shawnee late to grab their first sectional title since 2011. The Lions were down 3 with under 2 minutes remaining, but Kalerrio Reaves and Lee Benson III hit some key baskets and free throws down the stretch and secured the deal. Mason Shrout, the star sophomore had a couple of attempts but wasn't able to hit, as the defense locked in on the elite talent, who dropped 27 in the loss.
Sophomore Sensation Juan Cranford Jr Leads Attack as Wayne Powers Past Franklin
Juan Cranford has watched Lawrent Rice be an absolute star all season and has had a few moments of his own as well during the season. But since the OHSAA tournament, he has stepped up his level, and with it the Wayne Warriors have elevated as well, after defeating Franklin on Friday night.
Cranford would unleash a fury on the Wildcats in the 2nd quarter, hitting 5 bombs and literally pushing the lead from a 6-point advantage to a 15-point burst in the matter of a 5-minute stretch. The game was never in reach after that, as Lawrent Rice, R.J. Mukes and the rest of the squad would make sure of that in the double-digit win.
Fairmont holds off Creek
Beavercreek fought and had a tight game against the Fairmont Firebirds, but key ball handling and great decision making by all-gwoc guards Anthony Johnson and Eli Marrero led the Firebirds to the victory. Coach Steve Pittman had the Beavers in the game, as all-gwoc forward was doing work. But when the chips were down, the Firebirds were at their best.
C-J Stops Tipp, Readies for District Finals
The Chaminade Eagles got a great test this week, and were able to pass both of the tests with flying colors, as they held off Dunbar earlier in the week, and then stopped Tippecanoe in the Sectional Final to grab their 2nd straight Sectional. Coach Szabo should be happy with the way his team has responded despite the adversity of losing the ultimate "Middle Man" of the program in Richard Kidd. Johnathon Powell and Luke Chandler has led the offensive attack with Evan Dickey running the show.
Top Seed Alter Rolls
The Alter Knights continued their great season with another Sectional title, after knocking off a tough Bellbrook squad 75-55. The #1 seed in the D-2 Region, the Knights were led by a balanced effort in the big win. These Knights are thinking State berth.
Trotwood Falls to Carroll
The Trotwood Rams season came to an end this weekend as they took a loss to the Carroll Patriots in the Sectional Final. Carroll used hot shooting and a balanced scoring attack to knock off the Rams in the sectional final.
Tri-Village, Botkins Still Active
Botkins, the D-4 Champion, are still in the hunt after a big win in the sectional final. Tri-Village, a favorite as well, won too, so expect to see these two teams clash for a chance at a OHSAA State berth somewhere down the line.
Middies Cinderella Run Falls Short in OT
The Middletown Middies almost pulled off the upset of the OHSAA tourney, but wasn't able to finish the deal in a heartbreaking 61-58 OT loss in the sectional final. Under the new coaching staff, led by Moss, showed why they could be a force come next season.
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