SYCAMORE TOWNSHIP, Ohio — The Moeller High School basketball program earned a significant milestone Friday night in a victory over host Walnut Hills.
Moeller earned win No. 1,000 as a program in the 42-41 overtime win over the Eagles.
"One thousand wins is a significant moment in Moeller history," Moeller basketball coach Carl Kremer told WCPO 9 Sports in a text message. "I tip my hat to the hundreds of basketball alums who achieved this milestone. Moeller is firmly entrenched among the greatest basketball schools in Ohio history."
Moeller has a 1,000-479 record overall since the varsity basketball program started in the 1962-63 season. The program will eventually be listed in the Ohio High School Athletic Association record book for most program wins.
Moeller has won Division I state championships in 2019, 2018, 2007, 2003 and 1999. The 2019 team earned an undefeated record (29-0).
Kremer, an Ohio High School Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Famer, has a 717-189 career record. Kremer is one of only six head coaches in Ohio High School Athletic Association boys basketball history with 700-plus wins.
Kremer has more than 70% of Moeller’s wins in the storied program history.
Moeller (17-4), winners of the Greater Catholic League South Division, completes the regular season this weekend. The Crusaders play at Louisville Trinity on Saturday afternoon.
Moeller rallied from a 27-19 halftime deficit Friday night to earn the victory. Moeller outscored Walnut Hills 9-2 in the fourth quarter.
Moeller freshman Jayden Davis led the Crusaders with 13 points, six rebounds and two steals.
Walnut Hills (15-6) has a game scheduled at Anderson Feb. 25.
The Divisions I and II postseason tournament brackets within the Southwest District will be announced Sunday.
