St. Georges Hawks defeat Dover in DIAA semifinal

Led by Josh Obiora's 22 points and 6 blocks, the 4th-seeded Hawks upset the top-seeded Dover team.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 1:55am

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The St. Georges Hawks defeated the Dover team 63-57 in the DIAA semifinal basketball game on March 11. The 4th-seeded Hawks were led by a standout performance from junior Josh Obiora, who scored 22 points and recorded 6 blocked shots.

Why it matters

This upset victory by the underdog St. Georges team over the top-seeded Dover squad advances the Hawks to the DIAA championship game, where they will have a chance to win the state title. The game showcased the talent and determination of the St. Georges players, particularly Obiora, who emerged as a dominant force in the semifinal matchup.

The details

In the closely contested semifinal game, the 4th-seeded St. Georges Hawks were able to outlast the top-seeded Dover team by a score of 63-57. Junior forward Josh Obiora led the way for St. Georges, scoring 22 points and blocking 6 shots to anchor the Hawks' defense. The game remained close throughout, but St. Georges was able to make key plays down the stretch to secure the upset victory and advance to the DIAA championship.

  • The DIAA semifinal game was played on March 11, 2026.

The players

Josh Obiora

A junior forward for the St. Georges Hawks who scored 22 points and recorded 6 blocked shots in the semifinal victory.

St. Georges Hawks

The 4th-seeded high school basketball team that defeated the top-seeded Dover team to advance to the DIAA championship game.

Dover

The top-seeded high school basketball team that was upset by the St. Georges Hawks in the DIAA semifinal game.

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What they’re saying

“We knew it was going to be a tough game, but the team really stepped up and played their hearts out. I'm so proud of how they competed and earned this big win.”

— Coach Williams, Head Coach, St. Georges Hawks

What’s next

The St. Georges Hawks will now advance to the DIAA championship game, where they will face the winner of the other semifinal matchup.

The takeaway

The St. Georges Hawks' upset victory over the top-seeded Dover team in the DIAA semifinal showcased the team's talent, determination, and ability to rise to the occasion in a high-stakes playoff game. This win sets up an exciting championship matchup for the state title.