State Tournament 2026 Top Teams-Division 1/Region 3

Centerville (16-6)- The Elks continue to be one of Dayton’s best teams as they earned the top seed among Dayton area teams. Led by Trey Sam and Sam Keely, this junior heavy team has a favorable path to earning another District title.

Dublin Coffman (17-5)- The Shamrocks have been competitive in Columbus this year behind Gabe Schmidt and Thomas Cochran. Coffman has taken losses to Hilliard Bradley and Olentangy Orange, but also has beaten the likes of Aiken and Pickerington North. 

Lakota West (21-1)- West is arguably the best team in the state regardless of division. Minus an OT loss to La Lumiere (IN), the Firebirds have not been beaten this year. Joshua Tyson and Bryce Curry have been nationally recognized prospects and have been carrying this group, along with transfers Roman Combs and Andre Richardson.
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Upper Arlington (15-7)- The Bears like to play slower paced basketball and have been in some low scoring tight games so far this year. After losing nationally ranked Alex Smith to Prolific Prep (FL) in the preseason, Hayden Henry has stepped up and excelled in a new role leading UA. A potential District Final with Pickerington Central could be a test to the Bears.