State Tournament 2026 Top Teams-Division 4/Region 15

Chillicothe Unioto (19-3)- The Shermans have been one of those teams that always find a way to be in the mix at a District and Regional level. This year’s team started with 15 wins. But victories over Leesburg Fairfield and Miami Trace solidify the Shermans are truly one of the top teams in the District this year. Blake Fitch has been an instrumental part of their run thus far.

Circleville (21-2)- The Tigers earned the top seed in the Southeast District and for good reason. Currently riding a 16-game win streak, Circleville has beaten Miami Trace, Hamilton Township and Chillicothe Unioto in the regular season. Behind Ed Kirk and Kole Nungester, the Tigers have the 1-2 punch to compete for a District title.

John Glenn (22-1)- The Little Muskies dropped a game to Maysville on December 9th. That has been the only time John Glenn has been beaten this year. Their resume is impressive with victories over Berlin Hiland, Cambridge and Marietta on the season. Stehl Bates has guided the Muskies as they look towards an interesting potential matchup. A District Final could feature a rematch with Cambridge. And a Regional rematch with Maysville could be in the cards.

Zanesville Maysville (22-1)- The defending Division IV state champions took a loss to Cincinnati Taft on the first game of the year. Since then, they’ve won 22 straight games. The resume for those 22 games is impressive. Victories over Archbishop Alter, John Glenn, Akron SVSM, Lutheran East and Bishop Hartley prove the Panthers are clearly favorites to repeat behind Gator Nichols and Jordyn Watson.

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