Delaware Hayes falls to St. Ignatius 54-53 in OHSAA boys basketball state semifinal

Mar 23, 2024; Dayton, Ohio, USA; The decorated bus of the Delaware Hayes players during the Division I state semifinal at University of Dayton Arena.

Mar 23, 2024; Dayton, Ohio, USA; Delaware Hayes prepares to take on Saint Ignatius at the Division I state semifinal game at University of Dayton Arena.

Mar 23, 2024; Dayton, Ohio, USA; Delaware Hayes fans find their seats at the start the Division I state semifinal game against Saint Ignatius, at University of Dayton Arena.

Mar 23, 2024; Dayton, Ohio, USA; Delaware Hayes prepares to take on Saint Ignatius at the Division I state semifinal game at University of Dayton Arena.

Mar 23, 2024; Dayton, Ohio, USA; Delaware Hayes prepares to take on Saint Ignatius at the Division I state semifinal game at University of Dayton Arena.

Mar 23, 2024; Dayton, Ohio, USA; Delaware Hayes' Jesse Burris (21) takes a shot during the Division I state semifinal against, Saint Ignatius, at University of Dayton Arena.

Mar 23, 2024; Dayton, Ohio, USA; Delaware Hayes fans celebrate during the Division I state semifinal game against on Saint Ignatius, at University of Dayton Arena.

Mar 23, 2024; Dayton, Ohio, USA; Delaware Hayes' Jesse Burris (21) tries to block a shot by Saint Ignatius' Damon Friery (22) during the Division I state semifinal at University of Dayton Arena.

Mar 23, 2024; Dayton, Ohio, USA; Delaware Hayes fans celebrate during the Division I state semifinal game against on Saint Ignatius, at University of Dayton Arena.

Mar 23, 2024; Dayton, Ohio, USA; Delaware Hayes' Jesse Burris (21) wins the rebound from Saint Ignatius' Mike Lamirand (1) during the Division I state semifinal at University of Dayton Arena.

Mar 23, 2024; Dayton, Ohio, USA; Delaware Hayes' Jesse Burris (21) runs down the court with Saint Ignatius' Reece Robinson (10) during the Division I state semifinal at University of Dayton Arena.

Mar 23, 2024; Dayton, Ohio, USA; Saint Ignatius fans yell at Delaware Hayes' Jake Lowman (14) during the Division I state semifinal at University of Dayton Arena.

Mar 23, 2024; Dayton, Ohio, USA; Delaware Hayes' Landon Vanderwarker (24), dunks the ball against Cleveland St. Ignatius, during the Division I state semifinal at University of Dayton Arena.

Mar 23, 2024; Dayton, Ohio, USA; Delaware Hayes players celebrate a comeback against Cleveland St. Ignatius, during the Division I state semifinal at University of Dayton Arena.

Mar 23, 2024; Dayton, Ohio, USA; Delaware Hayes' Jesse Burris (21), makes the shot after stealing the ball from Cleveland St. Ignatius, during the Division I state semifinal at University of Dayton Arena.

Mar 23, 2024; Dayton, Ohio, USA; Delaware Hayes fans celebrate during the Division I state semifinal game against on Saint Ignatius, at University of Dayton Arena.

Mar 23, 2024; Dayton, Ohio, USA; Delaware Hayes fans celebrate during the Division I state semifinal game against on Saint Ignatius, at University of Dayton Arena.

Mar 23, 2024; Dayton, Ohio, USA; Delaware Hayes' Jeremiah Russell (3) passes the ball during the Division I state semifinal game against Cleveland St. Ignatius, at University of Dayton Arena.

Mar 23, 2024; Dayton, Ohio, USA; Delaware Hayes' Landon Vanderwarker (24), is fouled during the second half of Division I state semifinal against Cleveland St. Ignatius at University of Dayton Arena.

Mar 23, 2024; Dayton, Ohio, USA; Delaware Hayes head coach Adam Vincenzo, during the Division I state semifinal against Cleveland St. Ignatius, at University of Dayton Arena.

Mar 23, 2024; Dayton, Ohio, USA; Delaware Hayes' Jesse Burris (21) takes a shot between, Saint Ignatius' Damon Friery (22), and Saint Ignatius' Mike Lamirand (1) during the Division I state semifinal at University of Dayton Arena.

Mar 23, 2024; Dayton, Ohio, USA; Delaware Hayes' Jake Lowman (14) loses the ball during the Division I state semifinal against Cleveland St. Ignatius, at University of Dayton Arena.

Mar 23, 2024; Dayton, Ohio, USA; Cleveland St. Ignatius fans explode with emotion as Delaware Hayes races to the basket with seconds left on the clock during the Division I state semifinal at University of Dayton Arena.

Mar 23, 2024; Dayton, Ohio, USA; Delaware Hayes players comfort each other after losing 54-53 to Cleveland St. Ignatius during the Division I state semifinal at University of Dayton Arena.

Mar 23, 2024; Dayton, Ohio, USA; Delaware Hayes fans sit in the stands after losing 54-53 to Cleveland St. Ignatius during the Division I state semifinal at University of Dayton Arena.

Bob Hoying, Jerry Layne, Dick LeBeau, Caroline Mast Daugherty, Jim Tressel, Doug Ute and Bill Hosket pose for a photo during the OHSAA Circle of Champions ceremony Saturday at the boys basketball state tournament.

Former Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel poses for a photo with OHSAA executive director Doug Ute after being honored Saturday as part of the OHSAA's Circle of Champions program. The ceremony took place at halftime of the Delaware Hayes-Cleveland St. Ignatius boys basketball state final at University of Dayton Arena.

Former Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel was honored Saturday as part of the OHSAA's Circle of Champions program. Also pictured are former Ohio State quarterback Bob Hoying and former Ohio State basketball player Bill Hosket.

Former Ohio State football player Dick LeBeau, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, shares a laugh with former Ohio State basketball player Bill Hosket during the OHSAA Circle of Champions ceremony Saturday at the boys basketball state tournament. Also pictured are former Ohio State quarterback Bob Hoying, left, and OHSAA executive director Doug Ute.

Mar 23, 2024; Dayton, Ohio, USA; The Ohio High School Athletic Association honors Jim Tressel as one of Ohio greats during the 2024 Boys State Basketball Tournament Saturday, March 23, as part of its Circle of Champions recognition program.

Mar 23, 2024; Dayton, Ohio, USA; The Ohio High School Athletic Association honors Jim Tressel as one of Ohio greats during the 2024 Boys State Basketball Tournament Saturday, March 23, as part of its Circle of Champions recognition program.