The Ohio boys high school basketball postseason ends next weekend, with 14 teams playing in the state finals. The new seven-division format includes state championship games for all being played March 21-22 at the University of Dayton Arena.

After graduating eight seniors, a state title didn't seem to be in the cards for Franklin this winter. But on Sunday, the Panthers reigned supreme.

Franklin's Caden Sullivan celebrates with fans following the team's win over Newton North in the Division I boys basketball state championship. Gage Nutter LOWELL — During the final minutes of the fourth quarter, every player on the court seemed to fall away besides Franklin’s Caden Sullivan and Newton North’s Teagan Swint.

The Panthers rode their senior leader, who scored 14 of their final 16 points, past Teagan Swint and Newton North to capture their first state crown.