Fort Wayne Snider rallies from 15 down, beats North 65-62 in overtime

Fort Wayne Snider erased a 15-point deficit and rallied past Fort Wayne North 65-62 in overtime to win the Class 4A Sectional 5 title, capping a dramatic sectional weekend. The Panthers’ comeback flipped a game that looked headed for North before Snider forced extra time and closed the deal.

The sectional final on March 8, 2026 in Fort Wayne saw North build a double-digit advantage early, at one stage leading by 15 points. Snider chipped away through the second half, erasing that margin and sending the contest to overtime where the Panthers outlasted North to finish 65-62. The three-point margin underscored how tight the finish was after the lengthy deficit.

Snider’s victory completed the Class 4A Sectional 5 bracket, handing the Panthers the sectional crown and ending North’s run at the sectional final. The comeback from 15 down produced the decisive sequence that carried Snider into the extra period and ultimately to the title, turning a late-game scramble into a championship result.

The 65-62 final score leaves a clear line in the sectional results: Snider overcame a large early hole to earn the hardware, while North fell short by three points despite holding the biggest lead of the game. The Panthers’ ability to level the game after surrendering a 15-point edge at one stage defined the weekend and supplied the momentum they needed in overtime.

Fort Wayne Snider’s sectional title on March 8, 2026 closes a chapter on a weekend that began with conventional sectional matchups and ended with one of the more dramatic comebacks in Class 4A Sectional 5 playbooks, a 15-point rally that produced a 65-62 OT win over Fort Wayne North.