Columbus girls basketball district tournament schedule for DIII-VII

Granville, Buckeye Valley, Columbus Academy, Harvest Prep and Fisher Catholic earn top seeds in their respective divisions

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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The OHSAA girls basketball tournament draws were held on February 8th, with top seeds determined in Divisions III through VII. Granville, Buckeye Valley, Columbus Academy, Harvest Prep, and Fisher Catholic earned the top seeds in their respective divisions. The tournament features several intriguing matchups, including a potential rematch of last year's Division III final between Granville and Centennial.

Why it matters

The district tournament is a crucial step on the road to the state championships, with teams vying for a chance to advance to the regional and state tournaments. The seedings and potential matchups will shape the path to the finals for many of central Ohio's top girls basketball programs.

The details

In Division III, five-time defending champion Granville could face No. 2 Centennial in a rematch of last year's final, which Granville won 41-30. The next five seeds, including No. 3 Hartley and No. 4 Linden-McKinley, chose the other bracket. In Division IV, Buckeye Valley and No. 2 London chose opposite paths, with Buckeye Valley taking the same path as last year when they reached a regional semifinal. The two champions in Division V would head to the Mansfield Senior regional, which could include top-ranked and undefeated Ottawa-Glandorf. In Division VI, if seeds hold, Harvest Prep and No. 2 Grandview Heights would clash in the district final, with the winner advancing to face Waterford – last year's Division VII state champion – in the regional semifinal. In Division VII, Fisher Catholic would advance to the Logan regional, where they could face Waterford again after losing to them in the semifinals last year.

  • The OHSAA girls basketball tournament draws were held on February 8, 2026.
  • The Division III district final between Granville and Centennial is scheduled for February 26, 2026 at Ohio Dominican.
  • The Division IV district final between Buckeye Valley and London is scheduled for February 28, 2026 at Zanesville and Bluffton, respectively.
  • The Division V district final is scheduled for February 28, 2026 at the Mansfield Senior regional.
  • The Division VI district final between Harvest Prep and Grandview Heights is scheduled for February 28, 2026 at Taft Coliseum.
  • The Division VII district final is scheduled for February 28, 2026 at the Vandalia Butler regional.

The players

Granville

The five-time defending champion in Division III girls basketball.

Centennial

The No. 2 seed in Division III, and a potential rematch opponent for Granville in the district final.

Buckeye Valley

The top seed in Division IV, taking the same path as last year when they reached a regional semifinal.

London

The No. 2 seed in Division IV, choosing the opposite path from Buckeye Valley.

Ottawa-Glandorf

The top-ranked and undefeated team in Division V, potentially awaiting the Division V district champions in the Mansfield Senior regional.

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What’s next

The district finals are scheduled for February 28, 2026, with the winners advancing to the regional tournaments.

The takeaway

The district tournament draws have set the stage for an exciting postseason in central Ohio girls basketball, with several top programs and potential rematches on the horizon. The seedings and paths chosen by teams will be crucial in determining who advances to the regional and state tournaments.