East Teams Dominate District 8 All-Star Basketball Games

Standout performances from Cameron Elwer and Brooklyn Koester lead East squads to victories

Mar. 30, 2026 at 5:09am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the action and energy of a high school basketball game, with overlapping planes of color and form representing the players, court, and crowd.The District 8 All-Star basketball games highlighted the raw talent and competitive spirit of the region's top high school players.Ottoville Today

The East teams swept the District 8 All-Star basketball games on Sunday night at the Elida Fieldhouse, with strong showings from Cameron Elwer of Delphos St. John's and Brooklyn Koester of Ottoville leading the way. Koester scored 23 points to power the East girls to a 75-63 win, while Elwer's efforts helped the East boys team pull away for the victory.

Why it matters

The District 8 All-Star Games showcase the top high school basketball talent in the region, providing a platform for players to showcase their skills before college recruiters. Elwer and Koester's standout performances solidify their status as two of the top players in the area and could boost their recruitment prospects.

The details

In the girls game, Koester's 23 points helped the East team pull away for a 75-63 victory over the West. On the boys side, Elwer's strong play was instrumental in the East team's win, though the exact final score was not provided.

  • The District 8 All-Star Games took place on Sunday, March 30, 2026 at the Elida Fieldhouse.

The players

Cameron Elwer

A standout player from Delphos St. John's who led the East boys team to victory in the District 8 All-Star Game.

Brooklyn Koester

A talented player from Ottoville who scored 23 points to power the East girls team to a win in the District 8 All-Star Game.

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The takeaway

The District 8 All-Star Games showcased the impressive skills of top high school basketball players in the region, with Elwer and Koester emerging as standout performers who could see increased recruitment interest from college programs.