Marion Local Beats Lincolnview 46-30…Flyers Advance To D VI State Final

(3-20-26) Marion Local (26-1) went on a 12-2 run at the end of the game to beat Lincolnview (22-6) 46-30 and advance to tomorrow’s Ohio D VI State title game to play Berlin Hiland who beat Kirtland 65-43 in the other semifinal game. The final run allowed Marion Local to outscore Lincolnview 14-4 in the final quarter.

The Marion Local press conference after their 46-30 State Semifinal win over Lincolnview tonight. https://t.co/C16umubhgd

— WOSN Sports (@WOSNScores) March 21, 2026

Leading the Flyers was Brayden Mescher with 23 points.

Max Hammons had 15 points to lead the Lancers.

The Lincolnview Lancers press conference after their State Semifinal loss. https://t.co/MiHAj9v0dg

— WOSN Sports (@WOSNScores) March 21, 2026

D VI State Championship: Marion Local-Berlin Hiland –Saturday, March 21 at UD Arena at 7:30 p.m.

Berlin Hiland 65, Kirtland 43 | STATS 

News-Herald game story – Berlin Hiland vs. Kirtland boys basketball: Hornets’ scoreless drought ends season in D-VI state semifinal, 65-43

FINAL: Berlin Hiland 65, Kirtland 43

The Hornets’ historic campaign concludes in the state semifinals with a 24-4 overall record. 🏀

Congratulations to the boys in blue & gold on a terrific season, you should be proud!#HornetPride🐝@KLSDSupt pic.twitter.com/6IZMy2OoZt

— Kirtland Hornet Stat Crew (@hornetstatcrew) March 21, 2026

Did you know?

The Midwest Athletic Conference (MAC) team now has two schools that will play for State titles tomorrow….Marion Local in D VI and Delphos St. John’s in D VII.

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