Hartley's 3-Pointer in OT Stuns Granville Girls in Regional Semifinals

Bishop Hartley's last-second 3-pointer beats Granville 36-35 in Division III regional semifinal

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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In a defensive battle, Bishop Hartley hit a 3-pointer just before the overtime buzzer to defeat Granville 36-35 in the Division III girls regional semifinals at Ohio Dominican University. The game-winning shot came from an unexpected source, as the Hartley player who hit the shot was described as the team's "fourth or even fifth best shooter."

Why it matters

This heartbreaking loss ends Granville's season in the Sweet 16, just one game away from the state tournament. The dramatic finish highlights the unpredictable nature of high-stakes playoff basketball, where a single shot can determine the outcome.

The details

The regional semifinal matchup between Granville and Bishop Hartley was a defensive struggle, with both teams struggling to score. In the final seconds of overtime, Hartley hit a 3-pointer to stun Granville and secure the 36-35 victory.

  • The game was played on March 6, 2026 at Ohio Dominican University.

The players

Bishop Hartley

The high school basketball team that defeated Granville in the regional semifinals.

Granville

The high school basketball team that lost to Bishop Hartley in the regional semifinals.

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The takeaway

This dramatic finish in the regional semifinals showcases the unpredictability and high stakes of playoff basketball, where a single shot from an unexpected source can determine the outcome and end a team's season just one game away from the state tournament.