š OCC Capital Division 1: High School Basketball Awards2025ā2026 Season Ohio Capital Conferenceš (Capital Conference Awards)
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The Ohio Capital Conference (OCC) Captial DivisionĀ once again featured some of the best Ohio High School Basketball talent in Division IĀ during the 2025ā2026 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
Capital Division Boys High School Basketball postseason honors, recognizing the athletes and coaches who helped define the 2025ā2026 season.
š Player of the Year
Elijah McCreeWesterville
North High School Basketball
Class of 2026
McCree had a dominant senior season leading Westerville NorthĀ with scoring, leadership, and consistent play throughout the year. His ability to control games, create offense, and perform in key moments made him the top player in the OCC Capital DivisionĀ and one of the most impactful Ohio High School Basketball playersĀ in Central Ohio this season.
š§ Coaches of the Year
Joel Jackson | Westland
Coach Jackson guided Westland through a competitive OCC Capital Division season, helping his team perform at a high level and remain one of the toughest programs in the conference. His leadership, preparation, and commitment to player development helped define the programās success this year.
š„ First Team All-Conference
The First Team All-ConferenceĀ represents the top players in the OCC Capital Division
ā Elijah McCree | Westerville North | SR
ā Tony Cornett | Westerville North | JR
ā Carson Scholl | Big Walnut | JR
ā Eli Stumpf | Big Walnut | JR
ā Breaker Heller | Westland | JR
ā Tyson Perkins | Westerville North | JR
ā Xavier Jones | Westerville South | SO
ā Luke Page | Worthington Kilbourne | SR
ā Antwon Pollard | Westland | JR
These athletes consistently delivered standout performances and were major contributors to their teams throughout the Ohio High School Basketball season.Ā š
š„ Second Team All-Conference
The Second Team All-ConferenceĀ highlights players who played key roles for their programs and produced strong seasons within the Capital Division.
ā Hassan Kaba | Westerville South | SR
ā Laith Alsaadi | Dublin Scioto | SR
ā Damion King | Westerville North | JR
ā Jacob Medhane | Westerville North | SR
ā Jaydenn Deedat | Westland | SO
ā Isaiah Jones | Dublin Scioto | SO
ā Uthman Sherif | Westland | SR
ā Brylan Brown | Worthington Kilbourne | SR
ā Special Mention
ā Owen Pollock | Big Walnut | SR
ā Desmond Okantey | Westerville North | SR
ā Cal Wolford | Worthington Kilbourne | JR
ā Phoenix Funderburke | Westland | SR
ā Brady Michaels | Dublin Scioto | JR
ā Jeremiah Russell | Delaware Hayes | SR
ā Sir Gathings | Westland | SR
š Honorable Mention
ā Cameron Patterson | Big Walnut | SR
ā Nate Roman | Westerville North | SR
ā Ben Davis | Worthington Kilbourne | SR
ā Austin Jones | Westland | SO
ā Jack Fair-Mckee | Dublin Scioto | SR
ā Mason Kelly | Delaware Hayes | SR
ā Brandon Peebles | Westerville South | SR
These players contributed meaningful minutes and helped their teams compete in one of Central Ohioās toughest High School Basketball conferences.Ā š
š OCC Scholar Athletes
š OCC Scholar Athletes ā Capital 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.
ā Leo Weatherby | Big Walnut | SR
ā Noah Hale | Westerville North | SR
ā Ben Davis | Worthington Kilbourne | SR
ā Austin Jones | Westland | SR
ā Laith Alsaadi | Dublin Scioto | SR
ā Chase Griggs | Delaware Hayes | SR
ā Ethan Bennett | Westerville South | SR
