State Tournament 2026 Top Teams-Division 2/Region 6

Avon (16-6) The Eagles earned the 10-seed despite a 16-win season. With Joey Zeigler leading from a year ago, Avon will have a tough 1st round game with North RIdgeville, who beat the Eagles back in January. If Zeigler and company can win that game, they would then potentially face Medina Highland for a District Final. Avon has postseason experience after their run a year ago and can still make noise even as a double digit seed.

Euclid (14-8)- The Panthers added Coach Q from RIchmond Heights and picked up with winning games, including Reynoldsburg and Columbus Northland throughout the year. While Euclid has lost their last two games entering the tournament, they avoid a tough bracket. A potential District Final with Shaker Heights would be interesting as Euclid has beaten the Raiders twice this year. Sophomore Mekhi Asberry and senior Kye Owens are names to watch. 

Massillon Washington (21-1)- The Tigers haven’t lost since December 23rd and have won 18 straight games, including Canton McKinley, Hawken and Youngstown Ursuline along the way.  Gio Jackson Jr has been one of the most impressive juniors this year. Massillon has a favorable bracket and looking to get back to the Regionals where they are favored in Region 6.

Toledo St. John’s (17-5)- The Titans have won 6 straight games entering the postseason and have an intriguing potential matchup with Toledo St. Francis in a District Final. After splitting the regular season, St. John’s has looked back to their winning ways after some struggles in January. Race Kowalczyk and Ethan James have to play their best basketball to get the Titans past the familiar Knights.