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Aiken boys basketball coach Derrell Black steps down after state runner-up finish

After leading the Aiken boys basketball team to a state runner-up finish, Derrell Black has resigned as the Falcons’ head coach.

Black was 50-24 in three seasons at Aiken. That includes a 27-2 mark this past season when he led the Falcons to the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division III state championship game. The Falcons lost a tough 63-61 decision to Louisville, and also took its only regular-season defeat by two points to Trotwood-Madison.

The Aiken athletic department posted a message on X Friday afternoon.

“The Athletic Department at Aiken High School wants to thank Derrell Black for his time as our Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach.