A tight-knit tilt turned in Monroeville’s direction just enough to squeeze past Hardin Northern 51-47 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on December 21.

The clock were the only thing that stopped the Eagles, which enjoyed the upper hand in a 14-11 final quarter, too.

The Eagles’ leg-up showed as they carried a 37-36 lead into the fourth quarter.

Monroeville’s shooting jumped to a 30-24 lead over Hardin Northern at the half.

The Eagles opened with a 16-11 advantage over the Polar Bears through the first quarter.

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