Bishop Feehan Upsets No. 1 Central Catholic for Division 1 Boys' Basketball Title

Brody Bumila's dominant performance leads 14th-seeded Shamrocks to championship victory

Mar. 16, 2026 at 1:35am

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In a stunning upset, the 14th-seeded Bishop Feehan Shamrocks defeated the top-ranked Central Catholic Raiders 66-63 to capture the Division 1 boys' basketball state championship. Led by senior center Brody Bumila's 36-point, 20-rebound, and 5-block performance, the Shamrocks overcame a halftime deficit to rally past the heavily favored Raiders.

Why it matters

This championship run by the underdog Shamrocks is a feel-good story that defies expectations and showcases the power of determination and teamwork. Bishop Feehan's victory over the perennial powerhouse Central Catholic program is a major upset that will be remembered for years to come in Massachusetts high school basketball.

The details

Central Catholic contained the 6-foot-9, 245-pound Bumila in the first half, forcing 14 turnovers and getting him into foul trouble. But Bumila took over in the second half, leading a 14-2 run that gave Bishop Feehan the lead. The Shamrocks then held off a late Central Catholic rally to secure the championship victory.

  • Bishop Feehan used a 14-2 run to take the lead during a 23-13 third quarter.
  • Brody Bumila averaged 28 points and 13 rebounds during the regular season.

The players

Brody Bumila

A 6-foot-9-inch, 245-pound senior center for Bishop Feehan who led his team to the championship with a dominant 36-point, 20-rebound, and 5-block performance.

Central Catholic

The top-ranked high school basketball program in Massachusetts, which was upset by the 14th-seeded Bishop Feehan Shamrocks in the Division 1 championship game.

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What they’re saying

“This is one of the best feelings ever. I can't wait to see that 2026 [championship] banner in the rafters every time I walk into Bishop Feehan. I might be remembered for some things, but I think that is something most will remember about me, this run to a championship.”

— Brody Bumila

“We were going to play Central Catholic defense and stick to our principles. We thought if we could keep [Bumila] under 40 [points], we'd have a chance to win and I thought we did a really good job on him.”

— Mark Dunham, Central Catholic Head Coach

“Brody had a tremendous regular season, but this playoff run, he's just been so determined, and it lifts everybody else up. The other guys know because we've got him, we can win. Every game, the momentum built, and the belief level just went up.”

— Dean O'Connor, Bishop Feehan Head Coach

What’s next

Bishop Feehan will receive their championship banner and celebrate their historic upset victory in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

This Cinderella story of the underdog Bishop Feehan Shamrocks defeating the powerhouse Central Catholic program shows that determination, teamwork, and a dominant individual performance can overcome even the longest odds in high school sports.