Clymer Falls in Class D State Semifinals

Longtime coach Irv King's final season ends in defeat against Sackets Harbor

Mar. 21, 2026 at 6:50pm

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The Clymer boys basketball team's historic season came to a close in the New York State Class D semifinals, where they fell to Sackets Harbor. This marked the first-ever state tournament appearance for Clymer, which was led by coach Irv King in his final season with the program after over 30 years of service in multiple roles.

Why it matters

Clymer's deep playoff run was a remarkable achievement for the small school, which had never before advanced this far in the state tournament. The loss ends an era as coach Irv King retires after over three decades guiding the basketball program in various capacities.

The details

Clymer was unable to overcome Sackets Harbor in the state semifinals, falling short of a chance to compete for the Class D state championship. The team's historic season included its first-ever regional title and state tournament berth under the leadership of longtime coach Irv King, who is retiring after this campaign.

  • Clymer made its first-ever appearance in the New York State Class D semifinals on March 21, 2026.

The players

Irv King

The head coach of the Clymer boys basketball team, who is retiring after over 30 years with the program in multiple roles.

Sackets Harbor

The opponent that defeated Clymer in the New York State Class D semifinals.

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The takeaway

Clymer's deep playoff run and first-ever state tournament appearance, despite the semifinal loss, represents a remarkable achievement for the small school program and the retiring coach Irv King, who leaves behind an impressive legacy after over three decades of service.