Glenville Defeats Warrensville Heights in Regional Rematch

Tarblooders advance to Elite Eight with 70-53 win in OHSAA Division IV boys basketball regional semifinals

Mar. 13, 2026 at 12:10am

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Glenville's Theo Castro scored 21 points, including four 3-pointers in the third quarter, to lead his team to a 70-53 victory over Warrensville Heights in the OHSAA Division IV boys basketball regional semifinals. The win sends Glenville to the regional final against Canfield or Cleveland Central Catholic on Saturday.

Why it matters

This was a rematch of last year's regional final, which Glenville also won. The Tarblooders are seeking a return to the state finals, having won the Division IV title in 2024. Warrensville Heights, led by seniors Nick Parker and Camden Hill, were looking to avenge last year's loss and advance further in the tournament.

The details

Glenville trailed early as Castro was held scoreless in the first half. But the four-year starting point guard caught fire in the third quarter, hitting four 3-pointers to turn a tied game into a six-point Glenville lead. Sophomore Davon Moore Jr. added 15 points, while junior Jahi Hobson had a double-double off the bench with 14 points and 12 rebounds. Warrensville Heights was led by Parker's 17 points and Hill's 15.

  • The game was played on Thursday, March 13, 2026 at the Canton Memorial Fieldhouse.
  • Glenville and Warrensville Heights also met in last year's regional final, which Glenville won 50-40.

The players

Theo Castro

Glenville's four-year starting point guard who scored 21 points, including four 3-pointers in the third quarter, to lead his team to victory.

Davon Moore Jr.

Glenville sophomore who scored 15 points in the win.

Nick Parker

Warrensville Heights senior guard who scored a team-high 17 points in the loss.

Camden Hill

Warrensville Heights senior who scored 15 points in the regional semifinal defeat.

Bryon Ottrix

Glenville's head coach who praised his team's effort and Castro's play in the second half.

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What they’re saying

“I wasn't even thinking. He's been here before. He knew what time it is. He knew we needed him.”

— Theo Castro, Glenville point guard

“We just had to stay patient. We saw a lot of adversity in the first half. Had a lot of turnovers. We became a little flat. We moved going into the second half. We've been here. We've been in pressure situations.”

— Jahi Hobson, Glenville junior

What’s next

Glenville will face the winner of Canfield and Cleveland Central Catholic in the regional final on Saturday, March 15, 2026 at 4 p.m.

The takeaway

Glenville's experience and Castro's hot shooting in the second half proved to be the difference as the Tarblooders defeated their regional rival Warrensville Heights for the second straight year to advance to the Elite Eight round of the OHSAA Division IV boys basketball tournament.