Huron Nabs Last-Second Win Over Pioneer to Claim SEC Red

The River Rats' Kinley Poole hit a game-winning 3-pointer in the final seconds.

Feb. 13, 2026 at 2:39am

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In a thrilling high school basketball matchup, Ann Arbor Huron's River Rats defeated their rivals Ann Arbor Pioneer 42-41 with a last-second 3-pointer by Kinley Poole. The win secures Huron's spot at the top of the SEC Red conference with a 19-1 overall record and 10-1 in the league.

Why it matters

This victory over a top conference rival gives Huron momentum heading into the postseason and solidifies their standing as one of the top teams in the area. The dramatic finish also highlights the intense rivalry between the two Ann Arbor powerhouse programs.

The details

With Pioneer leading 41-39 with 53 seconds left, Huron forced a turnover and got the ball to Poole, who hit the game-winning 3-pointer as time expired. The Pioneers had one last chance but were unable to get a shot off, allowing Huron to claim the victory.

  • The game was played on Thursday, February 13, 2026.
  • Huron hit the game-winning shot with just 1.5 seconds remaining on the clock.

The players

Kinley Poole

The Huron player who hit the game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer.

Jordan Harrison

The Pioneer player who gave his team the lead with an and-one basket in the final minute.

Anders Whitridge

The Pioneer player who had the final chance to tie the game but was unable to get a shot off.

Jake Gernant

The Huron player who tipped the final inbounds pass to seal the victory for his team.

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What’s next

The win secures Huron's spot at the top of the SEC Red conference, and they will look to carry this momentum into the postseason.

The takeaway

This thrilling last-second victory in a heated rivalry game showcases the intensity and competitiveness of high school basketball in the Ann Arbor area, where programs like Huron and Pioneer continue to battle for supremacy.