Fairmont Girls Basketball Celebrates Undefeated State Championship Season
Steven Wright: Girls basketball: Fairmont celebrates undefeated season, girls basketball state championship
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The Fairmont girls basketball team celebrated an undefeated season and their first Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) Division I state championship since 2013. The team finished with a record of 28-0, culminating in a thrilling overtime victory against Cincinnati Princeton.
- 01Fairmont girls basketball finished the season with a perfect record of 28-0.
- 02The team won the OHSAA Division I title, their first since 2013.
- 03Kaylah Thornton's buzzer-beater sent the championship game into overtime.
- 04The celebration included recognition from local officials and a plaque unveiling.
- 05Players and coaches engaged with fans through autographs and pictures.
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On April 17, 2023, the Fairmont girls basketball team celebrated their remarkable achievement of an undefeated season, finishing with a record of 28-0. The highlight of their season was winning the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) Division I state championship, their first since 2013. The Firebirds secured their title with a dramatic overtime victory over Cincinnati Princeton, thanks to a buzzer-beater by senior Kaylah Thornton. The celebration at Trent Arena featured activities that allowed fans to relive the excitement of the championship game, including attempts to recreate Thornton's iconic shot. During the event, the team received certificates of recognition from the Kettering City School District Board of Education and the City of Kettering City Council. A plaque was unveiled to honor the team's achievement, and players engaged with fans by signing autographs. Senior Georgia Von Handorf reflected on the team's bond, stating, 'This team is so much more than a team, but a family.'
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The celebration of the championship fosters community pride and encourages youth participation in sports.
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