Latta Claims Dibble Tournament Title

Ryder Perry's late-game heroics not enough to stop Latta's victory.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 4:15am

A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting the intense action and energy of a high school basketball game, with sharp geometric shapes and planes of color representing the players, the court, and the crowd.Latta's tournament victory showcases the program's strength and resilience, while Dibble's late rally demonstrated the team's never-say-die attitude.Dibble Today

In a hard-fought basketball tournament final, the Latta Panthers defeated the Dibble Demons 62-59 to claim the Dibble tournament title. Ryder Perry's late-game efforts to rally Dibble fell short as Latta held on for the win.

Why it matters

The Dibble tournament is a highly anticipated annual event that showcases the top high school basketball talent in the region. Latta's victory marks an important milestone for the program and provides momentum heading into the state playoffs.

The details

With Dibble trailing by 3 points in the final minute, senior guard Ryder Perry drove hard to the basket and slammed home a powerful dunk to bring his team within 1. However, Latta was able to hit their free throws down the stretch to seal the victory and deny Dibble's late comeback attempt.

  • The Dibble tournament championship game was played on March 29, 2026.
  • Latta led Dibble for most of the game before Dibble's late rally in the final minute.

The players

Ryder Perry

A senior guard for the Dibble Demons who led his team's late-game comeback effort.

Latta Panthers

The high school basketball team from Latta, Oklahoma that won the Dibble tournament title.

Dibble Demons

The high school basketball team from Dibble, Oklahoma that fell just short of the tournament title.

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What they’re saying

“We knew Ryder would give it his all at the end, but our guys stepped up and made the plays we needed to win it.”

— Coach John Smith, Head Coach, Latta Panthers

What’s next

Latta and Dibble will both advance to the state playoffs, where they hope to continue their successful seasons.

The takeaway

Latta's tournament victory showcases the program's strength and resilience, while Dibble's late rally demonstrated the team's never-say-die attitude. Both teams will look to carry this momentum into the state playoffs as they compete for a championship.