Harvest Prep falls short in Division VI state semifinal

Warriors led by 11 in fourth quarter before St. Henry rallied for the win

Mar. 13, 2026 at 12:52am

The Harvest Prep girls basketball team saw its season come to an end in heartbreaking fashion, as they lost an OHSAA Division VI state semifinal matchup to St. Henry after leading by 11 points in the fourth quarter.

Why it matters

Harvest Prep was seeking its first state championship appearance, but came up just short against a resilient St. Henry squad. The loss was especially tough for the Warriors, who had fought hard all season to reach the state semifinals.

The details

Harvest Prep had built up an 11-point lead in the fourth quarter, but St. Henry mounted a furious comeback to overtake the Warriors and secure the victory. The dramatic turnaround left Harvest Prep players in tears as they struggled to process the sudden end to their season.

  • The state semifinal game took place on March 12, 2026.

The players

David Dennis

The head coach of the Harvest Prep girls basketball team.

Harvest Prep

The high school girls basketball team that reached the Division VI state semifinals.

St. Henry

The high school girls basketball team that defeated Harvest Prep in the state semifinal.

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What they’re saying

“With tears in his players' eyes, not to mention an overall air of disbelief, Harvest Prep girls basketball coach David Dennis tried to make sense of a dramatic fourth-quarter turnaround that ended his team's season.”

— David Dennis, Head Coach, Harvest Prep Girls Basketball

The takeaway

Harvest Prep's heartbreaking loss in the state semifinals serves as a reminder that even the most dominant leads can evaporate in the high-stakes environment of the postseason. The Warriors will have to regroup and use this experience to fuel their drive for a championship run next season.