Glenville Falls Short in Second Straight State Final

Tarblooders lose 73-48 to Cincinnati Wyoming in OHSAA Division IV title game

Mar. 21, 2026 at 10:05am

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Glenville High School's boys basketball team fell short in their quest for a state championship, losing 73-48 to Cincinnati Wyoming in the OHSAA Division IV title game. This marked the second straight year the Tarblooders have reached the state final only to come up short. Despite the bitter defeat, Glenville coach Bryon Ottrix praised his team's effort and resilience in making it back to the championship game.

Why it matters

Glenville's back-to-back state final appearances demonstrate the strength of their basketball program, even as they lose key senior starters Theo Castro and Arvell Nelson Jr. The team's ability to reload and make deep playoff runs year after year is a testament to the foundation Ottrix has built at the school.

The details

Glenville (19-10) struggled shooting the ball, going just 17-of-59 from the field and missing their first 12 shots. Wyoming (26-2) jumped out to an 11-0 lead and never looked back, led by senior Kellen Wiley who set his school's all-time scoring record in the game. Glenville seniors Castro and Nelson, who led the team throughout the season, scored 13 and 19 points respectively in the loss.

  • Glenville reached the state final for the second straight year on March 21, 2026.
  • Wyoming won its first state championship in boys basketball with the 73-48 victory.

The players

Bryon Ottrix

The head coach of the Glenville High School boys basketball team, who guided the Tarblooders to their second straight state final appearance.

Theo Castro

Glenville's senior point guard, who scored 13 points in the state championship game.

Arvell Nelson Jr.

Glenville's senior forward, who led the team with 19 points in the state final loss.

Kellen Wiley

The senior leader of the Cincinnati Wyoming team, who set his school's all-time scoring record in the state championship victory.

Jahi Hobson

Glenville's junior wing player, who hit a key jumper in the first quarter to get the Tarblooders on the board.

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What they’re saying

“They had a great team over there. Just super proud of our guys. To get back to this point again, it's special. Thank you to these seniors, thank you to our community, our school district, Glenville High School, Ginn Academy and all our families and friends for their support.”

— Bryon Ottrix, Glenville Head Coach

“Just give everything you got. Take all the little things. Don't take it for granted. Get extra shots up. Just work harder than you ever worked before.”

— Arvell Nelson Jr., Glenville Senior

“They know what to do.”

— Theo Castro, Glenville Senior

What’s next

The OHSAA will determine Glenville's divisional assignment for next season based on the school's enrollment figures from last fall, which could potentially move the Tarblooders up a division due to their impending merger with Collinwood High School.

The takeaway

Despite the heartbreaking loss in the state final, Glenville's boys basketball program has established itself as a consistent contender, reaching the championship game in consecutive seasons. The Tarblooders will look to reload next year, with a talented young core ready to build on the team's recent success.