Ryan Isley, SBLive Sports

Joined: Feb 23, 2022

Ryan Isley is a Regional Editor for SBLive Sports, covering Ohio and Pennsylvania.

Princeton's Kam Mercer reacts during the Vikings' basketball game against Lakota West at Cintas Center, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026.

Ohio

There were plenty of good individual performances at the 2026 Classic in the Country. Now is your chance to tell us who was the best.

Lakota West's Joshua Tyson (2) drive to the basket Reynodsburg's Jordan Fisher and Toby Nwokolo during the Firebirds' loss on March 16, 2025.

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There were plenty of good individual performances at the 2026 Flyin' To The Hoop. Now is your chance to tell us who was the best.

West Clermont (Top) and Tecumseh (bottom) prepare for their matchup at the Classic in the Country on Monday, January 19, 2026.

Ohio

Saniyah Hall made her return to Classic in the Country with SPIRE Academy and Mount Notre Dame remained undefeated on the season during Monday's final day of the event.

Mason head coach Gideon Dudgeon talks to his team during a timeout in their game against Toledo Notre Dame Academy at the Classic in the Country on Sunday, January 18, 2026.

Ohio

From a 32-point takeover to a walk-off three and a late comeback thriller, Sunday’s six-game slate at the Classic in the Country delivered high-level matchups and momentum-shifting moments across Ohio girls basketball.

Springboro's McKenzie Jones (left) and Archbishop Hoban's MaKenzie Grant (right) jump to start their game at the Classic at the Country on Saturday, January 17, 2026.

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From dominant blowouts to a thriller that went down to the final minutes, Saturday’s opening slate at the 23rd annual Classic in the Country showcased why the Berlin Hiland showcase remains one of Ohio’s premier girls basketball events.

Olentangy Orange QB Levi Davis runs the ball against St. Edward in the OHSAA Division I state semifinals on Nov. 28, 2025 at Mansfield's Arlin Field.

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Who had the best performance from the 2025 Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) football state championship games?

The Liberty Center student section cheers on their team during the 2023 Division V football state championship game.

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Check out live updates recap from the OHSAA football Division V state championship game as Liberty Center defeated Wheelersburg

Kirtland head coach Tiger LaVerde talks to quarterback Jake LaVerde in the second quarter of play against Versailles in OHSAA Division VI State Championship Game at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Friday, December 1, 2023.

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Follow live updates from the OHSAA football Division VI state championship game between Kirtland and Hopewell-Loudon

Hillsdale High School's Kael Lewis (13) carries the ball against Lucas High School during high school football action Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 at Hillsdale High School. TOM E. PUSKAR/MANSFIELD NEWS JOURNAL

Ryan Isley, SBLive Sports

Joined: Feb 23, 2022

Ohio Boys High School Basketball State Tournament: Who Had the Best Performance?

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Vote: Who Had the Best Performance at Classic in the Country 2026, Ohio's Premier Girls HS Basketball Event?

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Classic in the Country Features Best Player in the Nation, Late Game Heroics as Event Concludes

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Classic in the Country Heats Up: Statement Wins, Buzzer-Beaters and a Game of the Weekend on Day 2

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Classic in the Country Delivers Statement Wins, Undefeated Runs and Late-Game Drama on Opening Day

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Ohio high school football: Vote for the top performance from the 2025 OHSAA football state championship games

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Liberty Center defeats Wheelersburg for Ohio High School Football Division V State Title: Live Updates Recap

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Kirtland beats Hopewell-Loudon in Ohio High School Division VI State Championship Game: Live Updates Recap:

St. Henry defeats Hillsdale in Ohio High School Football Division VII State Championship Game: Live Updates Recap

Olentangy Orange defeats St. Xavier for Ohio High School Football Division I State Championship: Live Update Recap

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Glenville defeats Shelby in Ohio High School Football Division IV state championship: Live Score Recap