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3/25/06

State basketball preview capsules

SOUTH WEBSTER (25-2) vs. COLUMBUS GROVE (21-5)

What: D-IV final

When: 10:45 a.m. today

Summary: South Webster has found its postseason groove after falling in the 2004 state title game to Holgate and exiting at the regional final level last year. Prior to this three-year run, the Jeeps had never even won a district title. Senior Nick Aldrige should surpass 2,000 career points today after helping derail Lockland 61-58 in the semis. Guard Eric Maag went for 31 points in Grove's 75-62 defeat of Windham in its semi.

CANTON MCKINLEY (24-2) vs. TROTWOOD-MADISON (22-5)

What: D-I final

When: 8:30 p.m. today

Summary: The deep Bulldogs, led by star Raymar Morgan, could become the sixth Ohio team to defend a big-school title. They get points for an extra-strong schedule, losing only to Oak Hill (Va.) Academy (51-50) and North College Hill (69-67). Trotwood showed some depth in its win over Lancaster. Chris Wright was in foul trouble, but Ibrahim Marone had 18 points and 10 boards, and eight Rams scored.