Nearly three decades after their unforgettable 20-3 season, the 1991–92 Little Miami High School varsity boys’ basketball team will be officially inducted into the Little Miami Athletic Hall of Fame as the sixth team honored by The Hall, joining its seventh class in 2025.
Led by four individual LMHS Athletic Hall of Fame inductees—Matt Craig (2018), Jason Davidson (2023), Nathan Huffman (2023), and Chad Hegge (2024)—the Panthers made history under the guidance of Hall of Fame coaches Rob Blanton (2020) and Gary Wirsch (2022). “With the inside presence of Huffman (17 dunks), Weatherspoon (10 dunks), Davidson, Brian Cayot, and Harper; the tenacious defense by guards Adam Cayot and Hatte; the playmaking ability of Chad Hegee; and the lightning speed of Matt Craig — Our team was a deep, talented squad,” said Coach Blanton. “Adding to that was the incredible fan support that packed the stands, led by the legendary “Rat Pack.”
The Panthers kicked off their 1991–92 campaign with a strong 5–0 start, notching key FAVC victories over Springboro and Mason. In Game 6, they suffered a narrow 66–65 road loss to Kings, falling to a clutch free throw with just eight seconds left.
That loss, however, fueled a turnaround. After big wins over Lebanon and Waynesville, Little Miami hit another bump—a surprising 63–60 defeat at Blanchester, despite a 16-point Nathan Huffman performance.
What followed was nothing short of historic: a 13-game winning streak that set a new school record. The run included a thrilling 68–61 home win over Kings in the rematch and a 103–59 rout of Blanchester in Game 18 to clinch a share of the FAVC title. One day later, the Panthers beat Ross 74–63 to claim the outright conference championship. “Our success had been our depth, and we had some people step up and make the big play,” Coach Blanton recalled.
The team finished the regular season with an impressive 18–2 record, before defeating Franklin and Monroe in the postseason. Their season ended in Round 3 of the OHSAA Tournament, with a hard-fought loss to powerhouse Dayton Dunbar.
Following their championship season, Nathan Huffman, Matt Craig, and Jason Davidson earned First-Team All-FAVC honors. Huffman, who averaged 19.9 points per game and led the team in assists and rebounds, was named FAVC Player of the Year. Coach Blanton was recognized as FAVC Coach of the Year for his leadership throughout the season.
The 1991–92 Panthers not only set a school record for wins but also established a standard of excellence, teamwork, and resilience. Their induction into the Little Miami Athletic Hall of Fame is a fitting tribute to one of the greatest seasons in LMHS sports history. Team members included: (Top Row-L to R) Rob Blanton (HC), 42 Jason Davidson (SO), 22 Nathan Huffman (SR), 54 William Weatherspoon (JR), 40 Brian Harper (SR), 44 Brian Cayot (JR), 32 Chad Hegge (JR), and Mark Lapille (AC). (Bottom Row-L to R) Gary Wirsch (AC), 4 Lee Hatte (JR), 14 Adam Cayot (SR), 10 Jeremy Mitchell (JR), 34 Charlie Meyer (JR), 12 Matt Craig (SO), and Jeremy Anderson (MGR).
- School record of 20 wins in a season.
- School record 13-game winning streak.
- Outright FAVC Champions.
- Nathan Huffman named FAVC Player of the Year
- Rob Blanton named FAVC Coach of the Year.
