Trotwood-Madison Wins Boys Basketball State Championship

Rams edge Steubenville 48-47 in Division III final

Mar. 21, 2026 at 3:04am

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The Trotwood-Madison boys basketball team won its second state championship on Friday, defeating Steubenville 48-47 in the Division III final at UD Arena in Dayton, Ohio. Junior Darius Dennis scored the decisive basket in the final minute to lead the Rams to victory.

Why it matters

High school basketball is a beloved tradition in Ohio, and the state championship games are highly anticipated events that showcase the top talent in the state. Trotwood-Madison's championship win is a source of pride for the community and highlights the hard work and dedication of the players and coaches.

The details

Trotwood-Madison jumped out to an early 11-6 lead after the first quarter and extended their advantage through the second and third periods. However, Steubenville rallied in the final minute to take a 47-46 lead. That set the stage for junior Darius Dennis, who scored the game-winning basket to give Trotwood-Madison the 48-47 victory. Dennis finished with 17 points and 14 rebounds and was named the Most Valuable Player of the Division III championship game.

  • The state championship game was played on Friday, March 21, 2026.
  • Trotwood-Madison won its second state championship with the victory.

The players

Darius Dennis

A junior at Trotwood-Madison High School who scored the game-winning basket and was named the Most Valuable Player of the Division III championship game.

Je'Carious Reaves

A player for Trotwood-Madison who scored 10 points and had 7 rebounds in the championship game.

Cole Bowers

The leading scorer for Steubenville with 22 points in the championship game.

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The takeaway

Trotwood-Madison's championship win is a source of pride for the community and highlights the hard work and dedication of the players and coaches. The victory showcases the talent and competitiveness of high school basketball in Ohio.