Urbana's Dixon hits late three to beat Oakwood

Hillclimbers advance to district final with 53-50 win

Mar. 4, 2026 at 3:05pm

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Drew Dixon hit a three-pointer at the buzzer to lead Urbana to a 53-50 win over Oakwood in the Division IV boys basketball tournament on Tuesday. The win marked Urbana's 10th straight victory, improving their record to 21-3 overall. Urbana will now face Wyoming in a district final matchup at Xavier University on Sunday.

Why it matters

Urbana's late-game heroics and tournament run highlight the competitive nature of high school basketball in the region, with several teams advancing to district finals across various divisions.

The details

In the closing seconds, Dixon hit a clutch three-pointer to lift Urbana over Oakwood and secure their spot in the district final. Urbana has now won 10 straight games and improved to 21-3 overall on the season.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, March 4, 2026.
  • Urbana will face Wyoming in the district final on Sunday, March 9, 2026 at 3 p.m.

The players

Drew Dixon

A player for the Urbana Hillclimbers who hit the game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer.

Urbana Hillclimbers

The high school basketball team from Urbana, Ohio that won their 10th straight game to advance to the district final.

Oakwood

The high school basketball team that lost to Urbana in the Division IV tournament game.

Wyoming

The team that Urbana will face in the district final matchup at Xavier University.

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What’s next

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The takeaway

This game-winning shot by Drew Dixon showcases the exciting and unpredictable nature of high school basketball tournaments, where any team can pull off a last-second victory and advance to the next round.