Canfield Boys Secure Third Straight District Crown

Cardinals claim third consecutive district title with 15-point win over Brookside

Published on Mar. 7, 2026

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The Canfield boys basketball team defeated Brookside 56-41 in the Division IV district championship game in North Ridgeville, Ohio on Saturday. This marks the third consecutive district title for the Cardinals, who led for most of the contest and pulled away in the fourth quarter.

Why it matters

Winning three straight district championships is an impressive feat for the Canfield program, showcasing their sustained excellence and ability to compete at a high level year after year in the Division IV ranks.

The details

Canfield led 17-13 after the first half, with junior Jace Riccardo scoring 17 points in the first two quarters. The Cardinals maintained a 5-point lead heading into the fourth quarter before outscoring Brookside 20-10 in the final period to secure the 15-point victory.

  • The district championship game took place on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
  • Canfield will face the winner of Cleveland CC/Norton in the regional semifinal on March 12, 2026 at the Canton Memorial Fieldhouse.

The players

Jace Riccardo

A junior on the Canfield boys basketball team who scored 17 points in the first half of the district championship game.

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What’s next

With the win, Canfield improves to 22-3 overall and will take on the winner of Cleveland CC/Norton in the regional semifinal on March 12 at the Canton Memorial Fieldhouse.

The takeaway

Canfield's third straight district title demonstrates the program's sustained excellence and ability to compete at a high level year after year in Division IV basketball.