Brookhaven sports memories: Looking back at the Columbus high school that closed in 2014

Brookhaven's Anthony Lavender drives against Mifflin in 1995.

Brookhaven's Kahli Carter, right, and Tysha Crump congratulate each other after beating West in 1997.

Brookhaven's Andrew Lavender battles Cincinnati Moeller's Blake Carter in the Division I state final in 2003.

Larry Swann of Brookhaven drives around Terrence Pearson of Mifflin in 2005.

Brookhaven players celebrate after winning the City League championship in 1996.

Brookhaven's Jamelle Cornley celebrates during a win against Cincinnati Moeller in 2004.

Khalilah Carpenter, of Brookhaven, makes it look easy on her way to a win in her 100-meter heat during the 1999 state meet.

Brookhaven's Ron Lewis dunks against Centerville in 2002.

Brookhaven's Ron Lewis slips past Centerville's Chris Spears during a game in 2002.

Brookhaven coach Bruce Howard talks to his players during a game in March 2002.

Brookhaven's Jawanza Robinson scores against Mifflin in 2005.

Brookhaven celebrates after beating Beavercreek in a Division I state semifinal in 1996 at St. John Arena.

Junior Nautica Jordan signs the back of senior Ronnie Williams' goodbye Brookhaven shirt during field day, May 16, 2014.

A student is seen reflected in the glass of a trophy case at Brookhaven High School on May 15, 2014.

A student walks by between classes as a signed picture of alumnus Paul O'Neill hangs in the main hallway of Brookhaven High School on May 15, 2014.

Between classes, students check out their field day teams for the next day as OHSAA state championship trophies in boys basketball (2002), left, girls track and field (1998), center, and girls basketball (1996), right, sit in a case in the main hallway of Brookhaven High School on May 15, 2014.

A collage of sports photographs hangs in the main hallway of Brookhaven High School on May 15, 2014.

A collage of sports photographs hangs in the main hallway of Brookhaven High School on May 15, 2014.

Seniors line up to get their caps and gowns in the hallway at Brookhaven High School on May 29, 2014, the final day of school at the building.

Brookhaven's Rickesha Allen, left, takes the baton from Kashanna Taylor in the 800 relay in 1999.

Brookhaven High School basketball player Rukeyah Wise and teammates celebrate after winning the Division I state championship in 1996.

Brookhaven's James Harden (52), Kieran Johnson (42), Chris Edwards (22) and Raheem Moss (34) celebrate after beating Independence in the City League championship game on Feb. 17, 2001.

Brookhaven's Nigel Preacher clears 7-1/4 to break a state record during the City League track and field championships on May 11, 2011, at Mifflin.

Brookhaven's Andrew Lee, left, and Maurice Hall, right, compete in the 100 meters in 2000.

Brookhaven's Khalilah Carpenter crosses the finish line to win the 100 meters in a meet in 2000.

Brookhaven's Jamelle Cornley in 2003

Brookhaven players storm the field after beating Independence in 2003.

Brookhaven's Helen Darling races upcourt in the Division I state championship game against Wooster in 1996.

Coach Bruce Howard and the Brookhaven boys basketball team pose for a photo in March 2001.

The Brookhaven High School football team celebrates its 2004 state championship during a school assembly.

Brookhaven's Andrew Lavender pushes the ball up the court ahead of Northland's Jonathan Stone in 2002.

Brookhaven's Stephanie Foster makes a shot against Eastmoor Academy in the 2005 City League championship game.

Jamelle Cornley of Brookhaven goes up for the dunk against Mifflin in 2005.

Brookhaven coach Hali Robinson watches his team warm up before a game against Mifflin in 2005.

Brookhaven's Ronnie Williams (23) carries the trophy over to his teammates after beating Walnut Ridge in overtime during the 2014 City League championship game at East.

Brookhaven's Deshawn Alston carries the ball against Logan in 2009.

Brookhaven's Demetrius Johnson carries the ball against Beechcroft in 2007.

Brookhaven's Zaphere Carroll looks toward the field before a game against Marion-Franklin in 2009.

Brookhaven's Zaphere Carroll, 57, gets his teammates pumped up before the start of a game against Marion-Franklin in 2009.

Brookhaven's football team watches the action in a 2008 game as stormy weather moves in.

Brookhaven's Brandon Foust dunks against Newark in 2003.

Brookhaven's Eboni Patterson, right, and Dayton Chaminade Julienne's Ashley Goldsberry battle for a loose ball in 2002.

Brookhaven's Lisa Wube takes her turn cutting down the net after the Bearcats' state championship victory in 1996.

Brookhaven coach Reggie Lee talks to his team before the 1996 state championship game against Wooster.

Brookhaven's Latisha Fambro is overcome with emotion after the Bearcats won the 1996 state championship. Fambro is being hugged by Fayona James.

Brookhaven's football team runs onto the field to face Hilliard Davidson in 2009.

Brookhaven High School's Andrew Lavender

Brookhaven High School's Brittany Hunter

Brookhaven's Jamelle Cornley, 5, steals the ball from Beechcroft's Eric Gray, 32, during a game in 2004.

Brookhaven's Mark Jackson, 74, and Levon Morefield, 34, celebrate in the end zone after Morefield scored a touchdown in the 2004 state championship game.

Brookhaven's Antoine Roberts carries the ball against Avon Lake in the 2004 state final.

Brookhaven's Keith Masey breaks up a pass intended for Avon Lake's Trey Stross in the 2004 state final.

Brookhaven celebrates after winning the Division II state football championship in 2004.

Brookhaven football coach Tom Blake hugs Alex Daniels after the Bearcats won the 2004 state title.

Brookhaven celebrates after winning the Division I state championship in 2002.

Brookhaven celebrates after winning the Division I state championship in 2002.

Brookhaven celebrates after winning the Division I state championship in 2002.

Brookhaven's Raheem Moss, left, puts his arm around teammate Andrew Lavender in the final seconds of a Division I state semifinal win in 2002.

Brookhaven's Andrew Lavender goes up for a shot in a Division I state semifinal in 2002.

Brookhaven's Brittany Hunter takes a shot against Beavercreek in a Division I state semifinal in 2003.

Brookhaven's Darrell Byrd, 23, and Adrian Farris, 84, celebrate after a touchdown against Northland in 2007.

Brookhaven coach Reggie Lee (center right) is presented with a banner and other gifts in celebration of his 300th career win in 2000.

Mousha Robinson of Brookhaven competes in the 400 meters in the 1999 state meet.