Drive to Dayton Episode 14 is posted!
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The 14th episode of the Drive to Dayton podcast is posted, in this episode we broke down the biggest upsets from sectional weekend play and previewed some of the big district semifinal and final action across the state.
Players of the week
Michael:
Andrea Holden
Andrea
Holden
6'5" | C
Hamilton | 2024
State
OH
(Hamilton) 26 and 14 on 12/14 shooting Vs Fairfield, followed it up with 17 points on 7/10 Vs Lakota East. Big Blue are district title bound.
Tj:
Kruz McClure
Kruz
McClure
6'5" | SG
DME Academy | 2025
#183
Nation
WI
(Westerville South), spent time in the hospital this past week after a Crohn's flare up. No voice, weak, and led his team to a big win Vs Marysville.
Kurt: Tariq Cottrill Tariq Cottrill 5'9" | PG Federal Hocking | 2024 State OH (Federal Hocking)- 27 points in 52-41 win over Waterford, scoring 11 in the 4th quarter. Lancers are looking to win a district title in the Convo for a second straight season.
Teams of the week
Michael: Dayton Chaminade Julienne, Jumped out to a huge lead and held on against Trotwood Madison, had a blowout win over Alter to end the regular season. Playing their best basketball at the right time.
Devin Rakestraw
Devin
Rakestraw
6'6" | PF
Chaminade-Julienne | 2024
State
OH
and
David Cartwright
David
Cartwright
6'3" | SG
Chaminade-Julienne | 2025
State
OH
combine for 35 in win over Trotwood.
Tj: Columbus Walnut Ridge, 19-point win versus Gahanna (w/o two starters) plus a win over Northland in a highly anticipated game in a sold-out neutral court venue.
Kurt: Barnesville (15-9)- Shamrocks have won 9-of-11. Feb 13 lost to Harrison Central 82-63 then beat the Huskies on the road 51-42 this past Friday. Also, won at Buckeye Trail earlier in the week on Tuesday.
