OHSAA Boys Basketball Highlights from Northeast Ohio

Defending Division V state champion Lutheran East cruises, Fairview's Will Allen scores 34 points

Mar. 3, 2026 at 4:15am

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Saturday's OHSAA boys basketball tournament action in Northeast Ohio featured standout performances, including Lutheran East's 87-12 win over Beachwood and Fairview's Will Allen scoring 34 points in a 74-54 victory over Lake Catholic.

Why it matters

The OHSAA boys basketball tournament is a highly anticipated annual event in Northeast Ohio, showcasing the top high school talent in the region. These early-round results provide a glimpse into which teams and players could make deep postseason runs.

The details

In the Division V sectional finals, defending state champion Lutheran East cruised past Beachwood 87-12, led by 17 points from freshman Bryce Irby. Fairview also advanced, with senior Will Allen pouring in 34 points in a 74-54 win over Lake Catholic. Other notable results included Andover Pymatuning Valley edging Wickliffe 57-56, and Massillon Tuslaw defeating Doylestown Chippewa 51-44.

  • The Division V sectional finals took place on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
  • District semifinal play begins next week, with the finals scheduled for Saturday, March 7, 2026.

The players

Will Allen

A senior point guard for Fairview who scored 34 points in his team's 74-54 win over Lake Catholic.

Bryce Irby

A freshman who led defending Division V state champion Lutheran East to an 87-12 victory over Beachwood, scoring a game-high 17 points.

Brady Moran

A player for Lake Catholic who led his team with 18 points in their 74-54 loss to Fairview.

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What they’re saying

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

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

District semifinal play begins next week, with the finals scheduled for Saturday, March 7, 2026.

The takeaway

The early rounds of the OHSAA boys basketball tournament have showcased the depth of talent in Northeast Ohio, with standout individual performances and dominant team wins. As the tournament progresses, fans will be eager to see which teams and players emerge as the top contenders for state championship glory.