Scioto County players named All-Ohio in boys basketball; Kegley and McClanahan earn honors

The Ohio Prep Sports Media Association named 13 Scioto County boys basketball players All-Ohio across Divisions V–VII, and Portsmouth West senior Will Kegley was a Division VI First-Team pick while coach Caleb McClanahan was named OHSAA Division VI State Coach of the Year.

The Ohio Prep Sports Media Association announced its 2026 All-Ohio boys basketball teams for Divisions IV–VII, with selections reported alongside OHSAA officials. Thirteen players from Scioto County earned All-Ohio honors across Divisions V through VII. Portsmouth West finished the season 19-7, won its first district title since 1985 and reached the regional finals for the first time. Two West figures received top state-level recognition for Division VI. Key facts: - OPSMA and OHSAA officials announced the 2026 All-Ohio selections for boys basketball across multiple divisions. - Will Kegley (Portsmouth West) was named First-Team All-Ohio in Division VI after averaging 22.1 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.6 steals and 2.8 assists per game. - West head coach Caleb McClanahan was named OHSAA Division VI State Coach of the Year after guiding the Senators to 11 consecutive wins and a regional final appearance. - West's Logan McIntire and Lucasville Valley's Christian Copen each earned Division VI Honorable Mention honors. - In Division V, Wheelersburg's Braylon Rucker was Special Mention and Landon McGraw earned Honorable Mention; Portsmouth's Daequan Woods and Connie Thomas were also Honorable Mention selections. - Division VII honors included Jon Knapp (Third-Team) and Special Mention for South Webster's Brycin McClintic; other honorable mentions from the region included Hunter Barnard, Evan Rider, Wyatt McNeil and Garrett Barbarits. Summary: The selections recognize individual season performance and mark notable achievements for local programs, including Portsmouth West's milestone season and several statistical leaders. The honors were announced by OPSMA with acknowledgment from the OHSAA. Undetermined at this time.