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Nungester's clutch play lifts Circleville past Unioto in regional semi
Senior guard Cole Nungester led Circleville to a hard-fought victory over Unioto in the Division IV regional semifinal.
Mar. 12, 2026 at 5:04am
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The Division IV regional semifinal matchup between Unioto and Circleville lived up to the hype, with the Tigers and senior guard Cole Nungester getting off to a quick start. Although Unioto struggled shooting early on, the game remained close throughout, setting the stage for Nungester's clutch play to lift Circleville to the victory.
Why it matters
This regional semifinal game was a highly anticipated showdown between two strong Division IV basketball programs. The outcome not only advances one team to the regional final, but also showcases the talent and competitiveness of high school basketball in the region.
The details
Circleville jumped out to an early lead, but Unioto fought back to keep the game close. Despite Unioto's shooting woes, the Sherman Tanks remained in contention, setting the stage for a dramatic finish where senior guard Cole Nungester made the plays to secure the victory for Circleville.
- The Division IV regional semifinal game was played on March 12, 2026.
The players
Cole Nungester
A senior guard for the Circleville Tigers who made the clutch plays to lead his team to victory.
Unioto
The Sherman Tanks, Circleville's opponent in the Division IV regional semifinal game.
Circleville
The Tigers, the winning team in the Division IV regional semifinal game.
What’s next
The winner of the Circleville-Unioto regional semifinal will advance to the Division IV regional final game.
The takeaway
This hard-fought regional semifinal game showcased the competitive nature of high school basketball in the region, with senior guard Cole Nungester leading Circleville to a clutch victory over a tough Unioto squad.
