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Girls Basketball Tournament Draws Announced
Centennial, Buckeye Valley, and Fisher Catholic make strategic regional choices
Published on Feb. 10, 2026
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The first of four high school basketball tournament draws took place this past weekend, with girls teams in divisions III through VII across Ohio selecting their postseason paths. Highlights include second-seeded Columbus City League-North champion Centennial going after No. 1 Granville again, and high seeds from central Ohio opting to head to regionals in eastern or southeast Ohio, continuing a time-tested tradition.
Why it matters
The tournament draw is a crucial moment for high school basketball teams, as they strategically position themselves for deep postseason runs. The decisions made during the draw can have a major impact on the rest of the tournament, making this an important event for coaches, players, and fans alike.
The details
During the draw, teams are seeded and their names are called in order from best seed to worst, allowing coaches to pick their spots on the bracket. This process can lead to interesting dynamics, as teams may go after or avoid certain opponents based on past matchups or perceived advantages. This year, Centennial went after No. 1 Granville for the second year in a row, hoping to meet them again in the district final. Additionally, high seeds from central Ohio continued the tradition of heading to regionals in eastern or southeast Ohio, a strategic move that doesn't always work out but can provide unique challenges.
- The first of four draws took place on Sunday, February 9, 2026.
- Girls teams in divisions I and II will have their draw on Sunday, February 16, 2026.
- The boys draw for divisions III through VII will take place simultaneously with the girls draw on February 16, 2026.
- The boys draw for divisions I and II will be held on February 22, 2026.
The players
Centennial
The second-seeded Columbus City League-North champion, who went after No. 1 Granville for the second year in a row, hoping to meet them again in the district final.
Granville
The No. 1 seed in the tournament draw, who Centennial is targeting for a potential district final rematch.
Buckeye Valley
A high seed from central Ohio who opted to take their chances in the Zanesville regional.
Fisher Catholic
A high seed from central Ohio who chose to go to the Logan regional, which was a closer drive than the Dayton area.
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