OCC Buckeye Division: Ohio High School Basketball Awards 🏀2025–2026 Season Division I

The Ohio Capital Conference (OCC) Buckeye Division once again featured some of the best Ohio High School Basketball talent in Division I during the 2025–2026 season.

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Programs across the conference competed at a high level all winter, producing standout individual performances, strong team success, and several athletes recognized for excellence both on the court and in the classroom.

Below is a complete breakdown of the OCC Buckeye Division Boys Basketball postseason honors, recognizing the athletes and coaches who helped define this season.

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🏆 Player of the Year

Jake Quackenbush

Newark High School Basketball

Class of 2026

Quackenbush led Newark with elite scoring, leadership, and consistency throughout the season. His ability to impact games on both ends of the floor made him the most valuable player in the Buckeye Division and one of the top Division I Ohio High School Basketball players in the region.

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🧠 Coaches of the Year

Jeff Quackenbush: Newark Andrew Moore: Reynoldsburg

Both coaches guided their programs through highly competitive conference play and helped their teams perform at a high level all season. Their leadership, preparation, and player development were key factors in their teams’ success.

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🥇 First Team All-Conference

🏀 First Team All-Conference – OCC Buckeye Division

The First Team All-Conference represents the top players in the OCC Buckeye Division this season.

⭐ Jake Quackenbush | Newark | SR

⭐ Xavier McKinney | Reynoldsburg | SR

⭐ Jordie Bowens | Reynoldsburg | SR

⭐ Mekhi Roddy | Reynoldsburg | SO

⭐ Brody Fields | Teays Valley | SR

⭐ Ty Gilbert | Newark | SR

⭐ Landon Evans | Pickerington Central | JR

⭐ Elijah Dunn | Canal Winchester | SR

⭐ Tyreke Ruffin | Groveport | SR

These athletes consistently delivered standout performances and were major contributors to their teams throughout the Ohio High School Basketball season. 🏀

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🥈 Second Team All-Conference

🏀 Second Team All-Conference – OCC Buckeye Division

The Second Team All-Conference highlights players who played key roles for their programs and produced strong seasons within the Buckeye Division.

⭐ Jordan Wagner | Groveport | SO

⭐ Marcus Hemphill | Groveport | SR

⭐ Kaden Purdon | Teays Valley | SR

⭐ Drew Whitlatch | Lancaster | SR

⭐ Cam Eaton | Lancaster | SR

⭐ Tybron Brooks | Newark | JR

⭐ Aaven Snyder | Pickerington Central | SR

⭐ Hudson Edwards | Logan | SO

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⭐ Special Mention

🏀 Special Mention – OCC Buckeye Division

These players were recognized for their strong contributions and impact during the season.

⭐ Isaiah Darfus | Canal Winchester | SR

⭐ Jayden Morrison | Teays Valley | JR

⭐ Rashad Perry | Reynoldsburg | SO

⭐ Davis Call | Lancaster | SR

⭐ Zach Meister | Newark | SO

⭐ Albee Moore | Pickerington Central | JR

⭐ Ayden Snyder | Pickerington Central | SR

⭐ Owen Bell | Logan | SR

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🏀 Honorable Mention

🏀 Honorable Mention – OCC Buckeye Division

⭐ Dennis White | Canal Winchester | SO

⭐ Kofi Kudolo | Groveport | SR

⭐ Tanner Smith | Teays Valley | JR

⭐ Carson Rhymer | Lancaster | SR

⭐ Alex Irvin-Royster | Newark | SR

⭐ KD Smith | Pickerington Central | SR

⭐ Owen Hughes | Logan | SR

These players contributed meaningful minutes and helped their teams compete in one of Central Ohio’s toughest High School Basketball conferences. 🏀

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🎓 OCC Scholar Athletes

🎓 OCC Scholar Athletes – Buckeye Division

Academic excellence continues to be a major part of Ohio High School Basketball, and these athletes were recognized for their work both on the court and in the classroom.

⭐ Trey Haynes | Canal Winchester | SR

⭐ Ty Cooper | Groveport | SR

⭐ Brody Fields | Teays Valley | SR

⭐ Xavier McKinney | Reynoldsburg | SR

⭐ Cam Eaton | Lancaster | SR

⭐ Sean Brechbill | Newark | SR

⭐ Ayden Snyder | Pickerington Central | SR

⭐ Owen Bell | Logan | SR

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