Olmsted Falls boys basketball team advances to Sweet 16

Bulldogs to face top-seeded Brecksville-Broadview Heights in regional semifinal

Mar. 9, 2026 at 6:38pm

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The Olmsted Falls boys basketball team, seeded ninth, has advanced to the Division II Region 5 semifinal after winning the district championship. They will face top-seeded Brecksville-Broadview Heights on March 10 at Kent State University.

Why it matters

This matchup between the underdog Olmsted Falls squad and the top-ranked Brecksville-Broadview Heights team will be a highly anticipated regional semifinal game, with the winner advancing one step closer to the state tournament.

The details

Olmsted Falls Coach Chris DeLisio is focused on getting his team healthy, sharp and prepared for the big game against Brecksville-Broadview Heights. The Bulldogs are coming off their district championship victory and will look to continue their Cinderella run in the state tournament.

  • The district championship game was played two days prior to the regional semifinal.
  • The regional semifinal game is scheduled for March 10 at Kent State University.

The players

Chris DeLisio

The head coach of the Olmsted Falls boys basketball team.

Olmsted Falls Bulldogs

The ninth-seeded boys basketball team from Olmsted Falls, Ohio that has advanced to the Division II regional semifinal.

Brecksville-Broadview Heights

The top-seeded boys basketball team that will face Olmsted Falls in the Division II regional semifinal.

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What they’re saying

“I feel pretty good”

— Chris DeLisio, Head Coach

What’s next

The winner of the Olmsted Falls vs. Brecksville-Broadview Heights regional semifinal will advance to the regional final game.

The takeaway

Olmsted Falls' unexpected run to the Sweet 16 has captivated the local community, and a win over the top-seeded Brecksville-Broadview Heights team would cement the Bulldogs' status as a Cinderella story in the state tournament.