Berea-Midpark Defeats Elyria in Boys Basketball Showdown

Titans take control of Southwestern Conference title race with 75-64 win

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The Berea-Midpark boys basketball team defeated Elyria 75-64 on February 13, dealing a blow to the Pioneers' hopes of a third straight Southwestern Conference title. Berea-Midpark led by double digits early and held off a second-half Elyria comeback to improve to 13-7 overall and 10-3 in the SWC, taking sole possession of first place. Elyria fell to 15-6 overall and 9-4 in the conference with the loss.

Why it matters

This game was a crucial matchup in the Southwestern Conference title race, with Elyria looking to win its third straight conference championship and Berea-Midpark seeking revenge after losing to the Pioneers the past two seasons. The outcome leaves Berea-Midpark in control of its own destiny for at least a share of the SWC crown, while Elyria will need help from other teams to have a chance at the title.

The details

Berea-Midpark came out strong, building a 25-9 lead by the end of the first quarter and taking a 41-23 advantage into halftime. Nick Reese led the Titans with a game-high 27 points. Elyria fought back in the second half, with Kendyll Compton scoring 12 of his team-high 19 points after the break, but the Pioneers couldn't overcome the early deficit. Berea-Midpark also got double-digit scoring efforts from Reid Braaten (15 points), Dre Alexander (14), and Tyson Clay (12).

  • The game was played on February 13, 2026.
  • Berea-Midpark built a 25-9 lead by the end of the first quarter.
  • Berea-Midpark took a 41-23 advantage into halftime.

The players

Nick Reese

A player for Berea-Midpark who scored a game-high 27 points.

Kendyll Compton

A player for Elyria who scored a team-high 19 points, 12 of which came in the second half.

Brett Larrick

The head coach of the Elyria Pioneers.

Tom Harrington

The head coach of the Berea-Midpark Titans.

Reid Braaten

A player for Berea-Midpark who scored 15 points.

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What they’re saying

“Give Berea credit. They came out and were ready to play. We didn't defend very well and they defended well. They got layups and got good drives and kicks in the first half. We didn't defend well and we didn't move the ball in the first half. In the second half, we fought, but you can't play good teams down 20 and then fight. It takes a lot of energy out of you.”

— Brett Larrick, Elyria Head Coach (morningjournal.com)

“It's very important. Our freshman year, they came here and jumped on us fast. The next year, they came out fast again. Starting off fast is a huge thing.”

— Nick Reese (morningjournal.com)

“Our guys showed great energy. When we commit to the defensive end, it allows us to play offense the way we want to play. Our guys played so hard to start the game and it propelled our offense.”

— Tom Harrington, Berea-Midpark Head Coach (morningjournal.com)

What’s next

Elyria will close out the regular season at home against Avon on February 20. The Pioneers need to win that game and get losses from both Berea-Midpark and Olmsted Falls to have a chance at a share of the Southwestern Conference title.

The takeaway

This game was a crucial showdown in the Southwestern Conference title race, with Berea-Midpark asserting itself as the team to beat after dealing a blow to Elyria's hopes of a third straight conference championship. The Titans' strong start and balanced scoring effort proved too much for the Pioneers to overcome, setting up an exciting finish to the regular season in the SWC.