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Massillon Today
By the People, for the People
Stark County Teams Advance in OHSAA Basketball Tournament
Alliance, Central Catholic, and Massillon vie for spots in state tournament
Mar. 11, 2026 at 8:07pm
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Three Stark County high school boys basketball teams - Alliance, Central Catholic, and Massillon - have advanced to the Sweet 16 round of the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) tournament. The teams are now just two wins away from reaching the state tournament.
Why it matters
High school basketball is a major source of community pride in Stark County, and advancing deep into the OHSAA tournament is a significant achievement for these local programs. The tournament games will draw large crowds and media attention to the area.
The details
The three Stark County teams - Alliance, Central Catholic, and Massillon - all won their opening round games to reach the Sweet 16 of the OHSAA boys basketball tournament. They will now compete in regional semifinal games, with the winners advancing to the state tournament.
- The OHSAA boys basketball tournament continues tonight, March 11, 2026.
- The Sweet 16 games for the three Stark County teams will take place this evening.
The players
Alliance High School
A public high school located in Alliance, Ohio that fields a competitive boys basketball team.
Central Catholic High School
A private Catholic high school located in Canton, Ohio that fields a strong boys basketball program.
Massillon High School
A public high school located in Massillon, Ohio that has a long tradition of success in boys basketball.
What’s next
The winners of the Sweet 16 games tonight will advance to the regional final games, which will determine which teams make it to the state tournament.
The takeaway
The strong performance of the Stark County basketball teams in the OHSAA tournament showcases the talent and dedication of high school athletes in the region, and will generate excitement and community pride as the teams continue their pursuit of a state championship.
