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.

Three-time Ms. Basketball winner Dee Alexander finished with 27 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists to lead Purcell Marian to its fourth straight state championship.

The Cavaliers are just the fourth team in Ohio High School Athletic Association history to win four consecutive titles.

The Cavaliers defeated Avon Lake, 72-44, at the University of Dayton to become the fourth school in OHSAA history to win four consecutive titles.

Purcell Marian defeated Avon Lake to win the Division III state championship. It is Purcell Marian's fourth consecutive state championship.