Brecksville boys basketball claims 5th Suburban League title in 6 years

Ben Mehendale's 27 points lead Bees to 69-39 win over Twinsburg

Published on Feb. 4, 2026

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The Brecksville-Broadview Heights boys basketball team clinched their fifth Suburban League National Conference championship in six years with a 69-39 home victory over Twinsburg. Ben Mehendale led the way for the fourth-ranked Bees with 27 points and 9 rebounds, while Steven Skaljac added 16 points and 4 assists.

Why it matters

Brecksville has established itself as a consistent powerhouse in the Suburban League, winning 5 titles in the last 6 seasons. This latest championship cements their status as one of the top high school basketball programs in the Cleveland area.

The details

Brecksville (16-0) opened the second quarter on a 17-0 run to pull away from Twinsburg (8-11) after trailing 18-12 at the end of the first quarter. Mehendale hit 5 three-pointers and also blocked a shot, while Skaljac connected on 2 threes. The Bees' stifling defense forced 15 Twinsburg turnovers.

  • Brecksville clinched the Suburban League National Conference title on Tuesday, February 4, 2026.
  • The Bees led Twinsburg 18-12 at the end of the first quarter.

The players

Ben Mehendale

A senior forward for Brecksville-Broadview Heights who led the team with 27 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 made three-pointers.

Steven Skaljac

A senior guard for Brecksville-Broadview Heights who scored 16 points and dished out 4 assists, including 2 made three-pointers.

Cam Suggs

A player for Twinsburg who scored a team-high 14 points.

Steve Mehalik

The head coach of the Brecksville-Broadview Heights boys basketball team.

Rocco Dean

A senior guard for Brecksville-Broadview Heights.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

Brecksville's boys basketball team has established itself as a consistent powerhouse in the Suburban League, winning 5 conference titles in the last 6 seasons. Their latest championship victory over Twinsburg showcases their dominant play on both ends of the floor, led by standout performances from seniors Ben Mehendale and Steven Skaljac.