Sugarcreek Garaway unloads on Coshocton 69-36
Sugarcreek Garaway offered a menacingly balanced approach while handling Coshocton during this 69-36 victory in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Feb. 24.
Newark defeats New Albany in lopsided affair 58-36
Newark scored early and often to roll over New Albany 58-36 in Ohio boys basketball on Feb. 24.
Sweating it out: Bexley edges Johnstown 40-37
With little to no wiggle room, Bexley nosed past Johnstown 40-37 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Feb. 24.
Delaware Hayes barely beats Reynoldsburg 76-73
The cardiac kids of Delaware Hayes unleashed every advantage to outlast Reynoldsburg 76-73 in Ohio boys basketball action on Feb. 24.
Delaware Olentangy Berlin survives close clash with Sunbury Big Walnut 49-40
With little to no wiggle room, Delaware Olentangy Berlin nosed past Sunbury Big Walnut 49-40 at Delaware Olentangy Berlin High on Feb. 24 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
Dublin Coffman severs Columbus South’s hopes 63-51
Dublin Coffman had its hands full but finally brushed off Columbus South 63-51 for an Ohio boys basketball victory on Feb. 24.
No pain, no gain: Dublin Jerome overcomes Pataskala Licking Heights 63-49
Playing with a winning hand, Dublin Jerome trumped Pataskala Licking Heights 63-49 on Feb. 24 in Ohio boys high school basketball.
Needlepoint: Granville sews up Bloom-Carroll in slim triumph 50-44
Granville didn’t flinch, finally repelling Bloom-Carroll 50-44 for an Ohio boys basketball victory on Feb. 24.
Hilliard Bradley prevails over Marysville 68-40
The force was strong for Hilliard Bradley as it pierced Marysville during Friday’s 68-40 thumping in an Ohio boys basketball matchup.
Marathon: Hilliard Davidson pushes past regulation to dispatch Westerville Central 53-50
Hilliard Davidson took extra time to beat Westerville Central 53-50 at Westerville Central High on Feb. 24 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
Just a bit better: London slips past Plain City Jonathan Alder 41-37
London showed its poise to outlast a game Plain City Jonathan Alder squad for a 41-37 victory during this Ohio boys high school basketball game.
Plain City Jonathan Alder authored a promising start, taking a 16-14 advantage over London at the end of the first quarter.
The Pioneers climbed on top in the first half and stayed there with a 27-20 lead at half.
The scoreboard showed Plain City Jonathan Alder with a 33-31 lead over London heading into the third quarter.
It took a 10-4 rally, but the Red Raiders were up to the task, grabbing the lead for good in the final quarter.
Powell Olentangy Liberty sets early tone to dominate Lancaster 72-30
The Rolling Stones weren’t part of the show, but Powell Olentangy Liberty used the classic band’s lyrics, starting up early and not stopping until defeating Lancaster 72-30 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup.
Westerville North darts by Columbus Briggs in easy victory 62-18
Westerville North delivered all the smoke to disorient Columbus Briggs and flew away with a 62-18 win in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Feb. 24.
Westerville North jumped in front of Columbus Briggs 14-5 to begin the second quarter.
The Warriors fought to a 38-9 halftime margin at the Bruins’ expense.
Westerville North roared to a 54-11 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Warriors hummed like a well-oiled machine through the fourth quarter, extending the lead with an 8-7 advantage in the frame.
Westerville South rains down on Columbus Walnut Ridge 58-44
Winning wasn’t going to be easy in this matchup, but Westerville South still prevailed 58-44 against Columbus Walnut Ridge in an Ohio boys basketball matchup.
Columbus Walnut Ridge showed it was ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 9-7 advantage over Westerville South as the first quarter ended.
The Wildcats’ offense jumped in front for a 20-18 lead over the Scots at the intermission.
Westerville South jumped to a 35-21 lead heading into the final quarter.
Neither team could gain any advantage in the final quarter.
Crestview stops Genoa Area in snug affair
Crestview fans held their breath in an uneasy 58-53 victory over Genoa Area in Ohio boys basketball action on Friday night.
But it was worth the angst. The second-seeded Cougars claimed a Division III boys basketball sectional championship.
Crestview improved to 21-2 with this victory.
Coach John Kurtz’s team has advanced to the Norwalk District tournament and will challenge third-seeded Huron (16-6) at 6 p.m.
The Tigers pounded Northwood 61-37 on Friday night.
Not for the faint of heart: Elyria Open Door Christian topples Ashland Mapleton 65-56
Elyria Open Door Christian fans held their breath in an uneasy 65-56 victory over Ashland Mapleton in Ohio boys basketball on Feb. 24.
Storm warning: Shelby rains down on Ontario 70-48
Ontario got no credit and no consideration from Shelby, which slammed the door 70-48 on Feb. 24 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
Shelby moved in front of Ontario 26-13 to begin the second quarter.
The Whippets’ offense struck in front for a 37-21 lead over the Warriors at the intermission.
Ontario showed some mettle by fighting back to a 52-41 count in the third quarter.
Conditioning showed as the Whippets outscored the Warriors 18-7 in the fourth quarter.
Lexington escapes Willard in thin win
Lexington walked the high-wire before edging Willard 58-56 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup.
The Minutemen claimed a Division II boys sectional title and will challenge Shelby in next week’s district tournament.
Recently on Feb. 17, Lexington squared off with Mansfield in a basketball game. Click here for a recap.
Mansfield Sr. edges Bellevue in tough test 64-59
Mansfield could finally catch its breath after a close call against Bellevue in a 64-59 victory in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Feb. 24.
Zoom: Lucas leaves New London in its wake 59-28
Lucas’ competitive spirit was fine-tuned while punishing New London 59-28 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup.
Arlington outlasts Old Fort to earn OT victory 58-47
Arlington topped Old Fort in a 58-47 overtime thriller in an Ohio boys basketball matchup.
Caledonia River Valley sprints past Columbus Linden-Mckinley 74-62
Caledonia River Valley dumped Columbus Linden-Mckinley 74-62 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup.
Findlay gives Whitehouse Anthony Wayne the business 58-34
Findlay left no doubt of its superiority in polishing off Whitehouse Anthony Wayne 58-34 in Ohio boys basketball action on Feb. 24.
Findlay Liberty-Benton collects skin-tight win against Carey 38-37
A tight-knit tilt turned in Findlay Liberty-Benton’s direction just enough to squeeze past Carey 38-37 at Carey High on Feb. 24 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
Toledo St. John’s Jesuit overcomes Tiffin Columbian’s lead to earn win 77-47
Never count out a determined team, as Toledo St. John’s Jesuit showed while coming back against Tiffin Columbian for the 77-47 win in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Feb. 24.
Vanlue rains down on Tiffin Calvert 50-37
Vanlue notched a win on the victory belt after defeating Tiffin Calvert 50-37 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Feb. 24.
Vanlue drew first blood by forging a 10-9 margin over Tiffin Calvert after the first quarter.
The Wildcats’ shooting darted in front for a 20-13 lead over the Senecas at halftime.
Vanlue jumped to a 38-20 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Senecas outpointed the Wildcats 17-12 in the final quarter, but it was not enough to close the gap.
Hiland routs Monroe Central
Hiland lit up the scoreboard on Feb. 24 to propel past Monroe Central for a 73-30 victory in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Feb. 24
The first quarter gave Hiland a 20-9 lead over Monroe Central.
The Hawks registered a 42-13 advantage at half over the Seminoles.
Hiland steamrolled to a 60-21 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Hawks got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 13-9 edge.
The last time Hiland and Monroe Central played in a 50-46 game on March 1, 2022. For results, click here.
Recently on Feb. 14, Hiland squared off with West Holmes in a basketball game. For results, click here.
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