OHSAA crown seven boys basketball champions, under new format

 

(Beau Siegfried (c) celebrates championship win. Photo: Joslyn Harsh - Joslyn Harsh Photography)

DAYTON, OH--In a season where the OHSAA crowned seven teams state title trophies because of the new seven division format, a little different look than previous years were only four divisions decided a champion. 

From University of Dayton Arena, two days of action have concluded the 2024-25 season of boys high school basketball.

Division III: Louisville 63 - Cincinnati Aiken 61

'The Program' completed a solid season beating top ranked teams such as Richmond Heights, St. Vincent-St. Mary, St. Ed and Garfield Heights to win a first ever state boys basketball championship for the school. 

Division IV: Maysville 74 - Cleveland Glenville 67

After losing in last year's state title game to Kettering Alter in division II, they would make their third appearance the charm being the first Muskingum Valley League team to win it all since 2016.

Division II: Westerville North 78 - Massillon Perry 46

Westerville North winning their second state title in school history last one came in 1994, who came in on a 23 game win streak to just dominate Massillon Perry.

Division V: Lutheran East 53 - Columbus Academy 49 

Three straight state titles for the Falcons to finish the season 25-4, and with not having a single senior on the roster, we may see another three in the future. 

Division VI: Monroe Central 43 - Maria Stein Marion Local 35

The Seminoles won the first-ever division VI state championship after the expansion and the first team from Ohio Valley to win a state championship since Yorkville in 1943.

Division VII: Russia Local School 74 - Cornerstone Christian Academy 57

Raiders claim their first state championship in school history and an undefeated season at 29-0, it was also the 1000th win in school history.

Division I: Olentangy Orange 56 - Reynoldsburg 41

Another team in this year's championships won their first state title in school history, Olentangy and Reynoldsburg first state title game between Columbus area teams.

I think it's fair to say that moving to seven divisions was a hit.