BALTIMORE, MD — OK3Sports coverage of the MPSSAA 1A Boys State Championship saw history made as The Seed School of Maryland pulled away in the second half to defeat Cambridge South Dorchester, 66-56, securing the program’s first state title.
This was built over five years.
CATONSVILLE, MARYLAND — The Seed School of Maryland celebrates its first state championship after defeating Cambridge South Dorchester 66-56 in the MPSSAA 1A boys basketball title game on March 18, 2026, at UMBC Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena. (Photo by Olen Kelley III/OK3Sports)
Game Flow
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Halftime: Seed led by 1
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3rd Quarter: Seed outscored Cambridge 27-13
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Final: Seed 66, Cambridge South Dorchester 56
The third quarter created separation. Seed stacked stops, pushed tempo, and took control.
By The Numbers (Seed School)
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Khaled Al-Mateen: 24 points
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Omar Williams: 13 points
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Malachi Parrott: 9 points
Team impact:
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Paint points: 38
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Fast break points: 19
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Bench points: 13
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FG%: 46.6%
CATONSVILLE, MARYLAND — Chase Pralieau (5) of the Seed School of Maryland goes up for a layup against Cambridge South Dorchester during the MPSSAA 1A boys basketball state championship game on March 18, 2026, at UMBC Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena. (Photo by Olen Kelley III/OK3Sports)
Energy in the Building
The atmosphere never dipped.
Seed’s fans stayed loud from tip to buzzer.
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Bench energy stayed high
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Crowd stayed engaged every possession
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Momentum fed off that noise
Even when the game tightened early, the support didn’t fade.
And the city showed up.
CATONSVILLE, MARYLAND — Seed School of Maryland players and fans react following a dunk by Khaled Al-Mateen against Cambridge South Dorchester during the MPSSAA 1A boys basketball state championship game on March 18, 2026, at UMBC Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena. (Photo by Olen Kelley III/OK3Sports)
Khaled Al-Mateen Showed Why He’s Baltimore City’s Best
Khaled Al-Mateen played like the best player on the floor.
The Baltimore City Player of the Year led Seed with 24 points, and he did it under pressure.
Early foul trouble could have shifted the game.
It didn’t.
He stayed composed and delivered.
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Attacked the rim
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Finished through contact
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Knocked down timely shots
He went 2-of-6 from three, but those makes came at key moments and forced the defense to respect him.
OK3Sports could see why he earned Baltimore City Player of the Year honors.
He controlled the pace when it mattered most.
CATONSVILLE, MARYLAND — Khaled Al-Mateen of the Seed School of Maryland dunks during the MPSSAA 1A boys basketball state championship game against Cambridge South Dorchester on March 18, 2026, at UMBC Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena. (Photo by Olen Kelley III/OK3Sports)
Brandon Scott was in attendance, supporting the program and adding to the moment. Seeing that level of support during a state championship run meant something for this group.
For a small school with around 200 students, it felt much bigger inside the gym.
CATONSVILLE, MARYLAND — Mayor Brandon Scott applauds in support of the Seed School of Maryland during the MPSSAA 1A boys basketball state championship game against Cambridge South Dorchester on March 18, 2026, at UMBC Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena. (Photo by Olen Kelley III/OK3Sports)
Turning Point
Seed came out of halftime locked in.
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Stops early in the third quarter
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Transition offense created easy points
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Execution stayed consistent
Coach Ed Green:
“We always try to start the third quarter with stops. Once we get those stops, we build momentum.”
Coach Green: Five-Year Build Pays Off
This moment was years in the making.
“This is my fifth year. We’ve been building this for five years. Last year we lost by three in overtime. Getting back here took focus.”
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Small school
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Around 200 students
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Tight group
“We believed in ourselves. We stayed together.”
This marks the first state title in program history.
CATONSVILLE, MARYLAND — Players from the Seed School of Maryland huddle during the MPSSAA 1A boys basketball state championship game against Cambridge South Dorchester on March 18, 2026, at UMBC Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena. (Photo by Olen Kelley III/OK3Sports)
DeAhntae Terry: Playing Through Loss
For DeAhntae Terry, this win carried real emotion.
“My grandmother passed during the playoffs. I told myself nothing was going to stop me from winning.”
That mindset showed late.
No hesitation. No drop in effort.
CATONSVILLE, MARYLAND — DeAhntae Terry (12) of the Seed School of Maryland drives to the basket against Cambridge South Dorchester defenders during the MPSSAA 1A boys basketball state championship game on March 18, 2026, at UMBC Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena. (Photo by Olen Kelley III/OK3Sports)
Brotherhood Built This
This group stayed together and it showed.
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Film sessions
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Team meals
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Daily work
“We see each other every day. That bond shows on the court.”
They carried that same energy everywhere they played.
Closing
Even late, the focus never shifted.
“I never felt like we had it won. We stayed locked in.”
Five years of work.
One result.
State champions.
