Coshocton and Ridgewood Pull Off Tournament Upsets

Teams eye regional competition after strong performances in earlier rounds.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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The Coshocton and Ridgewood high school basketball teams pulled off tournament upsets, defeating higher-seeded opponents as they look to advance to the regional competition. Coshocton, seeded 6th, had a strong team performance with 20 assists on 24 baskets and four players scoring in double figures. Ridgewood also secured an upset victory, setting up potential matchups at the regional level.

Why it matters

These tournament upsets demonstrate the competitive spirit and talent of the Coshocton and Ridgewood basketball programs, which have the opportunity to continue their postseason runs and potentially make deep playoff pushes. The outcomes also highlight the unpredictable nature of the tournament format, where lower-seeded teams can rise to the occasion and knock off favorites.

The details

Coshocton's victory over Martins Ferry, the higher-seeded opponent, provided a measure of revenge for the team after a painful last-second loss to the Purple Riders two years ago on their home court. Ridgewood also secured an upset win, setting the stage for potential regional matchups for both teams as they look to extend their tournament success.

  • The tournament games took place on March 4, 2026.

The players

James Herman

The head coach of the Coshocton basketball team.

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What’s next

The Coshocton and Ridgewood teams will now advance to the regional competition, where they will face tougher opponents as they look to continue their tournament runs.

The takeaway

The tournament upsets by Coshocton and Ridgewood demonstrate the unpredictable nature of the postseason and the competitive spirit of these high school basketball programs. As they advance to the regional level, both teams will have the opportunity to prove themselves against even stronger competition.