OHSAA Division V Rankings: 2-4

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The OHSAA basketball regular season is about 75% complete, which makes this the perfect time to tap in on the top teams in each Division so far this season. In this article we'll break down Division V's best teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">1. Lutheran East (13-1)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Falcons took their first loss of the season to fellow state title contender Zanesville Maysville in a thrilling contest. They take on fellow Division IV powerhouse Norton tonight.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">2. Genoa Area (16-0)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Comets just keep winning as a victory over Keystone is just the latest marquee win this season. A big game Vs Millbury Lake coming up is the next hurdle for the Comets to soar over.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">3. Columbus Africentric (14-2)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Nubians two losses are to arguably the top two teams in central Ohio this season and with their senior experience they can easily go on a run in the playoffs again.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">4. Fredericktown (15-0)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Freddies just played their first game within single-digits all season in a victory over Northmor, that shows how absurdly dominant they've been this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">5. Margaretta (15-3)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Polar Bears tight loss at home Vs Toledo Central Catholic was one of their best efforts of the season and if they play like that the rest of the way, they'll be an extremely tough out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">6. Ironton (13-2)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Fighting Tigers beat Chesapeake back in December, they have to go to their place on February 17th in the game that should decide the conference title.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">7. Chesapeake (15-1)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If the Panthers want to win the OVC, they'll have to get revenge on Ironton, the only team to beat them so far this season at home in a couple weeks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">8. Bishop Ready (13-3)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Siver Knights host Columbus Academy for first place in the conference, they took care of Columbus Academy on the road 62-47 on January 3rd.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">9. Columbus Academy (11-4)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A sweep of Grandview Heights puts Columbus Academy in the drivers seat to win another conference title, all that stands in their way is the team that beat them by 15 points on their home court just over a month ago.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">10. North College Hill (15-2)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another team with only two losses and both are to some of the best in their region, Cincinnati Princeton and Covington Holy Cross have a combined 30-5 record. North College Hill has also won every game in 2026 by double-digits.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Watchlist (By Region)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wheelersburg (9-3)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Harvest Prep (10-4)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Versailles (12-4)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Indian Lake (16-2)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williamsburg (17-0)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Preble Shawnee (15-2)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Willard (15-2)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->