OHSAA State Tournament Basketball Highlights This Friday

Catch the Division IV semifinal matchups live on WQEL at 4pm

Mar. 20, 2026 at 12:00am

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The Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) state tournament basketball semifinals are set for this Friday, March 19th, with two Division IV matchups taking center stage. Sandusky Perkins (25-2) will face off against Cleveland Glenville (18-9), while Zanesville Maysville (26-1) takes on Cincinnati Wyoming (25-2). The games will be broadcast live on WQEL starting at 4pm.

Why it matters

The OHSAA state tournament is the pinnacle of high school basketball in Ohio, and these semifinal matchups feature some of the top teams and players in Division IV. Fans are eager to see if Glenville can make a deeper run after falling in the semifinals last year, while Maysville looks to defend its 2025 state championship. The games will showcase the best talent Ohio has to offer at the high school level.

The details

Glenville is led by junior Gio Ramos, who averages a double-double with 9.4 points and 8.4 rebounds per game. Sophomores Davon Moore Jr. and Lorenzo Smith also start for the Tarblooders. Maysville is paced by senior guard Gator Nichols, who was the East District Player of the Year after averaging 24.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 3.6 assists. Perkins is making its first state tournament appearance under new coach Andy Hoying, led by senior forward Kellen Glass. Wyoming is back at state for the second straight year, with an all-senior starting lineup featuring Kellen Wiley, Carlyle Billingsley, and Darren Gray.

  • The Division IV semifinals will take place on Thursday, March 19 at the Nutter Center.
  • Sandusky Perkins vs. Cleveland Glenville will tip off at 12pm.
  • Zanesville Maysville vs. Cincinnati Wyoming will follow at 2pm.
  • The games will be broadcast live on WQEL starting at 4pm on Friday, March 20.

The players

Bryon Ottrix

Second-year head coach of the Cleveland Glenville Tarblooders.

Gator Nichols

Senior guard for Zanesville Maysville, two-time East District Player of the Year who averages 24.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game.

Kellen Glass

Senior forward for Sandusky Perkins, averaging 13.5 points and 6.1 rebounds per game and a first-team all-Northwest District selection.

Kellen Wiley

Senior guard for Cincinnati Wyoming, the Southwest District Player of the Year who averages 18 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game.

Matt Rooks

Head coach of the Cincinnati Wyoming Cowboys, who have made the state tournament in 4 of his 13 seasons.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to be back at state and looking to make a deeper run this year. The team has really come together at the right time.”

— Bryon Ottrix, Head Coach, Cleveland Glenville

“This senior group has been working towards this moment for four years. We're ready to defend our title and bring home another championship for Maysville.”

— Gator Nichols

What’s next

The winners of the Division IV semifinals on Thursday will advance to the state championship game, which will be played on Saturday, March 21 at 10:45am.

The takeaway

The OHSAA state tournament showcases the top high school basketball talent in Ohio, and this year's Division IV semifinals feature several teams and players who have proven themselves as elite throughout the season. Fans are in for an exciting slate of games as teams vie for a chance to compete for the state title.