2026 Badin vs. Campbell County
Coach Ben Cosgrove’s Badin Rams were exceptional in his first year at the helm. Badin finished 24-3 overall, tied for first in GCL Coed at 9-1, and lost to eventual state champion Trotwood in the regional finals. Most of that team graduated, but the bar was set, and the JV and Freshmen teams also had dominating records, so Coach Cosgrove believes his squad will be solid again. 6’1” junior Nolan Edmonds was in the rotation while averaging 5 ppg. 6’5” sophomore Ledger Angel gained playing time down the stretch last year. Those two along with some talented JV players will look to keep the Rams near the top of the GCL Coed again this year.
Coach Brent Sowder’s Campbell County Camels were 22-10 last year. The Camels lost to powerhouse Montgomery County in the 10th Region semifinals. Campbell County’s biggest loss came via transfer as 6’6” junior Austin Davie, a Division I prospect, decided to go the Prep School route. The Camels do return three starters. 6’9” senior Braden Elam, along with juniors Cade Anthrop (6’3”) and Xander Guy (6’2”) Anthrop was a double figure scorer at 11.9 ppg. Elam is a potential college player. The Camels’ ceiling probably isn’t as high without Davie, but they will still be a solid contender in the 10th region.
This game is an even matchup. Campbell County will be a bit more experienced, but Badin has some young talent. Both teams will have an opportunity to gauge exactly where they are early in the season.
Badin is 1-0 in the Ohio Valley Hoops Classic, defeating Loveland last year. Campbell County is 2-1 defeating Chillicothe and Wilmington, and losing to Walnut Ridge.