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Northwest’s Stroud hits game-winning basket in final seconds to stun Monroe in D-III district opener

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Monroe High School coach Casey Popplewell gives instructions from the sideline Feb. 26, 2026, during a Division III district boys basketball game against Northwest at Princeton. Northwest won 51-50. RON ALVEY/CONTRIBUTOR

SHARONVILLE — While the Monroe High School boys basketball fans celebrated, the Northwest Knights calmly took a timeout and drew up a play. 

Northwest coach Nick Argentati said there was only one guy he trusted to go the length of the court and get the bucket the Knights needed. 

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