Lomega Wins 17th State Basketball Championship

Class B-II top-ranked team defeats No. 3 Leedey 71-44

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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The Class B-II top-ranked Lomega girls basketball team defeated No. 3 Leedey 71-44 on Saturday to win their 17th state championship at the OG&E Coliseum. Lomega coach Kevin Lewallen earned his 9th state title, surpassing Bertha Teague for the most girls basketball championships in Oklahoma history.

Why it matters

Lomega's dominant performance and record-setting championship win highlights the school's sustained excellence in girls basketball over the past two decades. The victory also cements coach Kevin Lewallen's legacy as one of the greatest high school basketball coaches in the state.

The details

Lomega was led by Hadley Ott, who scored 21 points in the championship game. MaKinlee Carpenter of Leedey was the game's leading scorer with 14 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome Lomega's balanced attack and stifling defense.

  • The championship game was played on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at the OG&E Coliseum.

The players

Kevin Lewallen

The head coach of the Lomega girls basketball team, who earned his 9th state championship, the most in Oklahoma history.

Hadley Ott

The leading scorer for Lomega, pouring in 21 points in the championship game.

MaKinlee Carpenter

The top scorer for Leedey with 14 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome Lomega's dominant performance.

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The takeaway

Lomega's 17th state championship and coach Kevin Lewallen's record-setting 9th title cement the school's status as a girls basketball powerhouse in Oklahoma. The team's sustained excellence over the past two decades is a testament to their hard work, coaching, and dedication to the sport.