Cascia Hall wins first boys basketball state title since 2009

Cascia Hall players celebrate championship victory with emotional on-court moments

Mar. 13, 2026 at 9:25pm

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The Cascia Hall boys basketball team won their first state championship since 2009, defeating their opponents in a close game. In the final moments, star players Hudson Shiflet, Memphis Duffie, and Dallas Lowe shared emotional embraces with head coach and former NBA player Lee Mayberry as they celebrated the long-awaited title.

Why it matters

Cascia Hall’s championship victory marks a significant milestone for the school’s basketball program, which had not won a state title in over a decade. The emotional reactions from the players and coach highlight the hard work and dedication that went into this championship run.

The details

In the final minutes of the game, Cascia Hall’s star players Hudson Shiflet, Memphis Duffie, and Dallas Lowe made key plays to secure the victory. As the clock ran out, Shiflet turned to the crowd and pointed to his ring finger, signaling the team’s championship win. Duffie and Lowe then embraced head coach Lee Mayberry, a former NBA player, as they celebrated the long-awaited title.

  • Cascia Hall won the state championship on March 13, 2026.
  • The team’s last state title was in 2009.

The players

Hudson Shiflet

A star player for the Cascia Hall basketball team who made key plays in the championship game.

Memphis Duffie

A Cascia Hall player who shared an emotional embrace with head coach Lee Mayberry after the championship victory.

Dallas Lowe

A Cascia Hall player who also shared an emotional embrace with head coach Lee Mayberry after the championship victory.

Lee Mayberry

The head coach of the Cascia Hall basketball team and a former NBA player.

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What they’re saying

“Seconds later, Memphis Duffie and Dallas Lowe checked out of the game and shared long embraces with head coach and former NBA guard Lee Mayberry as the final moments ticked away.”

— The Oklahoman (wn.com)

The takeaway

Cascia Hall’s championship victory is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the players and coaching staff, who have been striving for this moment for over a decade. The emotional reactions on the court highlight the significance of this achievement for the school and its basketball program.