CLEVELAND, Ohio — For the third consecutive year Purcell Marian’s Dee Alexander has been named the winner of the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association’s (OPSMA) 38th Ms. Basketball award.

Purcell Marian jumped out to a 7-0 lead and never led by less than five points the rest of the way, beating Avon Lake, 72-44, to capture the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division III state championship on Friday at University of Dayton Arena. Purcell Marian finished the season with a 23-6 record. Avon Lake also finished 23-6.

It’s one thing trying to prepare for a team like Cincinnati Purcell Marian, but it’s another stepping on the court to play them.