Rosecrans' Owen Lambert leads team to MSL boys basketball title

Sophomore scores 23 points in victory over Fairfield Christian

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Rosecrans High School sophomore Owen Lambert scored 23 points to lead his team to a 61-53 win over Fairfield Christian and clinch the outright Mid-State League (MSL) Cardinal Division boys basketball title on February 10th.

Why it matters

Winning the MSL title is a significant achievement for the Rosecrans basketball program, as it demonstrates the team's strength and competitiveness within their league. Lambert's standout performance as a sophomore also suggests he is an emerging talent to watch in the local high school basketball scene.

The details

In the key game against Fairfield Christian, Lambert was the driving force behind Rosecrans' victory, scoring a team-high 23 points to secure the outright MSL-Cardinal Division championship for his school.

  • The game took place on February 10, 2026.

The players

Owen Lambert

A sophomore basketball player at Rosecrans High School who scored 23 points to lead his team to the MSL-Cardinal Division title.

Rosecrans High School

The high school basketball team that won the outright MSL-Cardinal Division championship.

Fairfield Christian

The opposing team that Rosecrans defeated 61-53 to clinch the MSL-Cardinal Division title.

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What they’re saying

“It was a total team effort, but Owen really stepped up and carried us tonight. He's been a huge part of our success all season.”

— Head Coach, Rosecrans High School (zanesvilletimesrecorder.com)

What’s next

Rosecrans will now prepare for the upcoming district tournament, where they will look to continue their successful season and make a deep playoff run.

The takeaway

Lambert's standout performance highlights the promising future of the Rosecrans basketball program, as the young sophomore has emerged as a key contributor in leading his team to an MSL championship.