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Berea-Midpark Locks In vs. Elyria, Moves Closer to SWC Title
Nick Reece's 27 points lead Titans to victory, setting up showdown with Olmsted Falls for conference crown
Published on Feb. 14, 2026
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The Berea-Midpark High School boys basketball team defeated Elyria 75-64 on Friday night, avenging two previous championship losses to the Pioneers. Junior Nick Reece scored a game-high 27 points to lead the Titans, who now need one more win to at least share the Southwestern Conference title with Olmsted Falls.
Why it matters
Berea-Midpark's victory over Elyria, ranked 15th in the area, puts them in position to win at least a share of the SWC championship after falling short the last two seasons. The Titans are now 13-7 overall and 10-3 in conference play, tied with Olmsted Falls atop the standings.
The details
Berea-Midpark junior Nick Reece scored 27 points to lead the Titans to victory, getting redemption after losses to Elyria in the previous two SWC title races. Teammate Reid Braaten added 15 points with three 3-pointers, while senior Andre Alexander chipped in 14 points. Elyria was led by Kendyll Compton's 19 points and Jermiah Daniels' 15.
- Berea-Midpark beat Elyria 73-60 in their first matchup on January 13, 2026.
- Berea-Midpark and Olmsted Falls are both 10-3 in the SWC and will face off next Friday to decide the conference title.
The players
Nick Reece
A junior at Berea-Midpark High School who scored a game-high 27 points in the win over Elyria.
Reid Braaten
A junior wing player for Berea-Midpark who scored 15 points with three 3-pointers.
Kendyll Compton
A player for Elyria High School who led the Pioneers with 19 points in the loss.
What they’re saying
“We came in this morning, locked in, got shots up and felt great coming into it all. It's just winning with our brothers.”
— Nick Reece, Junior, Berea-Midpark High School (cleveland.com)
“It was rough, but it kind of needed to be done to get me in the right mindset.”
— Reid Braaten, Junior, Berea-Midpark High School (cleveland.com)
What’s next
Berea-Midpark will host Avon Lake on Tuesday, February 18th, while Olmsted Falls travels to North Ridgeville on Friday, February 21st. The winner of those games will at least share the Southwestern Conference title.
The takeaway
Berea-Midpark's victory over rival Elyria puts them in prime position to win at least a share of the Southwestern Conference boys basketball championship, a goal that has eluded them the past two seasons. The Titans' determination and teamwork were on full display as they avenged their previous losses to the Pioneers.
