Lutheran East Makes History With Fourth Straight Boys Basketball State Title

The Falcons beat Columbus Academy 50-36 to become the first Ohio school to win four consecutive state championships.

Mar. 21, 2026 at 6:56pm

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Lutheran East High School's boys basketball team made history on Saturday by winning their fourth straight OHSAA Division V state championship, defeating Columbus Academy 50-36 at the University of Dayton Arena. Junior forward Devontey Perkins led the Falcons with 18 points and 12 rebounds, earning MVP honors, while sophomore guard Dylan Zeigler added 14 points. This accomplishment makes Lutheran East the first school in Ohio to win four consecutive state titles in boys basketball.

Why it matters

Winning four straight state championships is an incredible feat that showcases the sustained excellence and dominance of the Lutheran East basketball program. This historic achievement cements the Falcons' legacy as one of the premier high school basketball teams in Ohio and the nation.

The details

Lutheran East never trailed in the game and led by as many as 26 points to secure their fourth straight state title. The Falcons were led by junior forward Devontey Perkins, who scored a game-high 18 points with 12 rebounds and was named the game's MVP. Sophomore guard Dylan Zeigler also contributed 14 points for the victors. Harvard recruit Jason Singleton paced Columbus Academy with 17 points in the losing effort.

  • The Falcons won their fourth consecutive OHSAA Division V state championship on March 21, 2026.
  • This was Lutheran East's seventh state title in program history.

The players

Devontey Perkins

A junior forward for Lutheran East who scored a game-high 18 points with 12 rebounds and was named the game's MVP.

Dylan Zeigler

A sophomore guard for Lutheran East who scored 14 points in the championship game.

Jason Singleton

A Harvard recruit who led Columbus Academy with 17 points in the losing effort.

Sam Liggins

The head coach of the Lutheran East Falcons, who led the team to their fourth straight state championship.

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What they’re saying

“We lost five transfers this summer. No one thought we would be here again. I think that fueled a lot of these guys here. You lose T.J. Crumble, who's a high-major kid, and then you lose three other kids to other schools. We come to the gym with six bodies that's playing and no one really counted on us until the year goes on, and you see us beat Westerville North and see us beat Reynoldsburg.”

— Sam Liggins, Head Coach, Lutheran East

What’s next

The Lutheran East Falcons will look to defend their title and win a fifth consecutive state championship next season.

The takeaway

Lutheran East's historic four-peat in boys basketball is a testament to the program's sustained excellence, player development, and coaching leadership. This achievement cements the Falcons as one of the premier high school basketball dynasties in Ohio history.