Massillon Boys Basketball Ends Regular Season with Dramatic Win

Senior guard Jadyce Thigpen hits game-winning shot for Tigers

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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The Massillon boys basketball team capped off their impressive regular season with a dramatic victory on Friday night. Senior guard Jadyce Thigpen hit the game-winning shot to lead the Tigers to the win, despite the added pressure of being a top team this season.

Why it matters

Massillon has been one of the top high school basketball teams in the area this season, building a lot of excitement and attention around their program. This dramatic victory to close out the regular season will only add to the hype and anticipation as they head into the postseason.

The details

In the final seconds of the game, Thigpen hit the decisive shot to give Massillon the victory. The senior guard acknowledged that being a top team has put a target on their backs, but said the Tigers are focused on "hunting, not being targeted."

  • The game took place on Friday night, February 28, 2026.

The players

Jadyce Thigpen

A senior guard for the Massillon boys basketball team who hit the game-winning shot to close out the regular season.

Massillon Boys Basketball Team

The high school basketball team from Massillon, Ohio that has had an impressive regular season and is heading into the postseason with high expectations.

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What they’re saying

“It puts more of a target on us, but we're worried about hunting, not being targeted.”

— Jadyce Thigpen, Senior Guard (The Alliance Review)

What’s next

Massillon will now turn their focus to the postseason, where they hope to continue their successful run and make a deep playoff push.

The takeaway

Massillon's dramatic victory to close out the regular season is a testament to their resilience and ability to perform under pressure as one of the top high school basketball teams in the area.