Trotwood-Madison High School Advances to Boys' Basketball Finals

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Trotwood-Madison High School's boys' basketball team defeated Central Catholic 55-53 in overtime on Thursday to advance to the Division III state championship game. The Rams trailed by as many as 10 points in the fourth quarter before rallying to force overtime and then winning it in the final seconds.

Why it matters

This is a major accomplishment for Trotwood-Madison High School, which will now compete for the Division III state title. The team's thrilling comeback and overtime victory showcases their resilience and determination, qualities that will serve them well in the championship game.

The details

Trotwood-Madison trailed Central Catholic 42-32 in the fourth quarter but cut the deficit to 49-46 with 14 seconds left. Darius Dennis then hit a game-tying three-pointer at the buzzer to force overtime. In the extra period, Je'carious Reeves scored the winning basket in the final seconds to give Trotwood-Madison the 55-53 victory.

• The game was played on Thursday, March 20, 2026.
• The Division III state championship game will be held on Friday, March 21, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.

What’s next

Trotwood-Madison High School will play Steubenville in the Division III championship game on Friday, March 21, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. at the UD Arena.