Fairmont Girls Basketball Celebrates Undefeated Season and State Championship
Girls basketball: Fairmont celebrates undefeated season, girls basketball state championship
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Fairmont High School's girls basketball team celebrated their remarkable undefeated season and state championship win on April 17. The Firebirds finished the season 28-0, securing their first Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) Division I title since 2013, highlighted by a thrilling overtime victory in the finals.
- 01Fairmont finished the season with an impressive 28-0 record.
- 02Kaylah Thornton's buzzer-beater sent the championship game into overtime.
- 03The team celebrated with a ceremony attended by players, coaches, and local officials.
- 04Certificates of recognition were presented by local government representatives.
- 05The Firebirds will receive championship rings and a banner in the coming months.
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On April 17, 2023, Fairmont High School's girls basketball team celebrated their undefeated season and victory in the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) Division I championship. The Firebirds finished the season with a perfect 28-0 record, making them the only team in Ohio to achieve this feat. The celebration featured a reenactment of a pivotal moment from the championship game, where senior Kaylah Thornton made a buzzer-beater to send the game into overtime against Cincinnati Princeton. Fairmont ultimately triumphed in overtime, marking their first state title since 2013. During the event, players received certificates from the Kettering City School District Board of Education and the City of Kettering City Council. The team plans to gather for a celebratory dinner this summer as they await their championship rings and banner, solidifying their legacy as a family united by their shared experiences throughout the season.
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The team's success fosters community pride and encourages youth participation in sports.
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