State Tournament 2026 Top Teams-Division 3/Region 10

Akron SVSM (14-9)- I would argue Dru Joyce’s team has played the toughest schedule in the state this year. Their losses include Lutheran East, Lakewood St. Edward, Brunswick and Zanesville Maysville. The victories? Garfield Heights, Moeller, Archbishop Hoban and Youngstown Ursuline among notable ones. The Irish have seen plenty of styles of play this season and are leaning on seniors DeCarlo Prince and Leigh Cotton to get St. V back to a Regional tournament.

Alliance (21-2)- The Aviators earned the top seed in the Northeast District with an impressive record. While their SOS was not as tough as some other teams in the District, Alliance competed in the key games they had. An OT win to Canton McKinley and OT loss to Massillon Washington headline their notable games. JR Jackson is leading Alliance in the backcourt and has them building confidence leading to the tournament.

Lima Shawnee (18-5)- The Indians have been a consistent program not just this season, but in recent history at a state level. Shawnee put together yet another strong showing on the season behind Beckett and Trevick Bertke. The Indians will have a major test ahead of them in a potential District Final with Mansfield Senior being potentially waiting.

Toledo Central Catholic (19-3)- Northwest Ohio’s best team has been nearly unbeatable in Ohio. A 4-point loss to Lima Senior is the Irish’ only loss in state. Wins over Toledo St. John’s (twice), Toledo St. Francis (twice) and Spencerville headline Central Catholic’s resume. Eastern Michigan commit Manny Johnson has helped guide the Irish and has them in a position to potentially get to Dayton.