Too close for comfort: Alliance Marlington strains past Perry
A tight-knit tilt turned in Alliance Marlington’s direction just enough to squeeze past Perry 54-49 during this Ohio girls high school basketball game.
Alliance Marlington jumped in front of Perry 21-13 to begin the second quarter.
The Pirates tried to dig out of the hole by climbing within 29-27 at the intermission.
Alliance Marlington moved to a 40-29 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Pirates narrowed the gap 20-14 in the final quarter but it was too little, too late.
In recent action on Feb. 18, Perry faced off against Aurora. For results, click here. Alliance Marlington took on Girard on Feb. 18 at Alliance Marlington High School. For more, click here.
Too close for comfort: Bascom Hopewell-Loudon strains past McComb
Bascom Hopewell-Loudon could finally catch its breath after a close call against McComb in a 41-33 victory for an Ohio girls basketball victory on Feb. 25.
In recent action on Feb. 18, Bascom Hopewell-Loudon faced off against Arcadia. For results, click here. McComb took on Old Fort on Feb. 18 at McComb High School. Click here for a recap.
Belmont Union Local finds its footing in sprinting past Beverly Fort Frye
Belmont Union Local unleashed a high-powered offensive show to knock off Beverly Fort Frye 48-21 Saturday for an Ohio girls basketball victory on Feb. 25.
Last season, Beverly Fort Frye and Belmont Union Local squared off with Feb. 27, 2021 at Beverly Fort Frye High School last season. For more, click here.
In recent action on Feb. 18, Belmont Union Local faced off against Barnesville. For a full recap, click here. Beverly Fort Frye took on Uhrichsville Claymont on Feb. 18 at Beverly Fort Frye High School. For more, click here.
Berlin Hiland outlasts Hannibal River in topsy-turvy battle
Berlin Hiland notched a win on the victory belt after defeating Hannibal River 60-41 in an Ohio girls basketball matchup.
Neither side could break ahead as the two teams began in a tense 13-13 duel in the first quarter.
The Hawks fought to a 31-23 half margin at the Pilots’ expense.
Berlin Hiland darted to a 47-35 lead heading into the final quarter.
There was no room for doubt as the Hawks added to their advantage with a 13-6 margin in the closing period.
In recent action on Feb. 18, Hannibal River faced off against Sugarcreek Garaway. For a full recap, click here.
Berlin Center Western Reserve knocks out victory beat against Kinsman Badger
Berlin Center Western Reserve notched a win on the victory belt after defeating Kinsman Badger 38-24 in an Ohio girls basketball matchup.
In recent action on Feb. 18, Kinsman Badger faced off against Sebring. For more, click here. Berlin Center Western Reserve took on Lisbon on Feb. 18 at Berlin Center Western Reserve High School. For a full recap, click here.
Bexley denies Richwood North Union’s challenge
Bexley charged Richwood North Union and collected a 49-35 victory for an Ohio girls basketball victory on Feb. 25.
In recent action on Feb. 18, Richwood North Union faced off against Plain City Jonathan Alder. For a full recap, click here. Bexley took on Columbus Beechcroft on Feb. 18 at Bexley High School. For more, click here.
Bryan stops Lima Bath in snug affair
Olive Oil isn’t as slim as the win Bryan chalked up in tripping Lima Bath 47-39 during this Ohio girls high school basketball game.
Bryan jumped in front of Lima Bath 10-8 to begin the second quarter.
The Golden Bears opened a narrow 28-21 gap over the Wildcats at the half.
Lima Bath bowed its back in the third quarter, chipping the deficit to 35-29.
The Golden Bears’ train of momentum chugged along the final-quarter tracks with a 12-10 points differential.
The last time Bryan and Lima Bath played in a 49-37 game on Feb. 25, 2021. For results, click here.
In recent action on Feb. 18, Bryan faced off against Elida. For more, click here. Lima Bath took on Lima Shawnee on Feb. 18 at Lima Bath High School. For a full recap, click here.
Canfield dodges a bullet in win over Salem
Canfield walked the high-wire before edging Salem 32-26 in an Ohio girls basketball matchup on Feb. 25.
The last time Salem and Canfield played in a 32-31 game on Dec. 29, 2021. For more, click here.
In recent action on Feb. 18, Canfield faced off against Niles. Click here for a recap. Salem took on Burton Berkshire on Feb. 18 at Salem High School. For results, click here.
Cincinnati Country Day dims lights on Camden Preble Shawnee
Cincinnati Country Day lit up the scoreboard on Feb. 25 to propel past Camden Preble Shawnee for a 63-43 victory on Feb. 25 in Ohio girls high school basketball action
In recent action on Feb. 20, Camden Preble Shawnee faced off against West Liberty-Salem . For a full recap, click here. Cincinnati Country Day took on Cincinnati North College Hill on Feb. 11 at Cincinnati North College Hill High School. Click here for a recap.
Cincinnati Princeton sinks Cincinnati Mt. Notre Dame with solid showing
Saddled up and ready to go, Cincinnati Princeton spurred past Cincinnati Mt. Notre Dame 58-48 in an Ohio girls basketball matchup.
The first quarter gave Cincinnati Princeton a 20-6 lead over Cincinnati Mt. Notre Dame.
The Vikings fought to a 33-16 half margin at the Cougars’ expense.
Cincinnati Mt. Notre Dame didn’t give up, slicing the gap to 47-32 in the third quarter.
The Cougars outpointed the Vikings 16-11 in the final quarter, but it was not enough to close the gap.
The last time Cincinnati Mt Notre Dame and Cincinnati Princeton played in a 62-50 game on March 1, 2022. For results, click here.
In recent action on Feb. 13, Cincinnati Princeton faced off against Cincinnati Western Hills. Click here for a recap. Cincinnati Mt Notre Dame took on Oxford Talawanda on Feb. 21 at Cincinnati Mount Notre Dame High School. For results, click here.
Columbus Grove carves slim margin over Kalida
Columbus Grove surfed the tension to ride to a 33-29 win over Kalida on Feb. 25 in Ohio girls high school basketball action.
The last time Columbus Grove and Kalida played in a 49-33 game on Feb. 24, 2022. Click here for a recap.
In recent action on Feb. 18, Kalida faced off against Fort Jennings. For more, click here. Columbus Grove took on Pandora-Gilboa on Feb. 18 at Columbus Grove High School. Click here for a recap.
Defiance Ayersville comes up short in matchup with Convoy Crestview
Convoy Crestview tipped and eventually toppled Defiance Ayersville 46-36 in Ohio girls basketball on Feb. 25.
Convoy Crestview darted in front of Defiance Ayersville 8-4 to begin the second quarter.
The Pilots showed some mettle by fighting back to an 18-15 intermission margin.
Defiance Ayersville took the lead 30-28 to start the final quarter.
The fourth quarter was decisive for the Knights, as they climbed out of a hole with a 46-36 scoring margin.
In recent action on Feb. 18, Convoy Crestview faced off against Pioneer North Central . For more, click here. Defiance Ayersville took on Antwerp on Feb. 18 at Defiance Ayersville. For a full recap, click here.
Crown City South Gallia knocks off Waterford
Crown City South Gallia could finally catch its breath after a close call against Waterford in a 48-46 victory in an Ohio girls basketball matchup on Feb. 25.
Last season, Waterford and Crown City South Gallia faced off on Jan. 27, 2022 at Waterford High School. For a full recap, click here.
In recent action on Feb. 15, Crown City South Gallia faced off against Corning Miller. Click here for a recap. Waterford took on Racine Southern on Feb. 15 at Racine Southern High School. For more, click here.
Dalton survives for narrow win over Richmond Heights
A tight-knit tilt turned in Dalton’s direction just enough to squeeze past Richmond Heights 41-39 at Richmond Heights High on Feb. 25 in Ohio girls high school basketball action.
In recent action on Feb. 18, Richmond Heights faced off against Louisville St. Thomas Aquinas. For results, click here. Dalton took on Massillon Tuslaw on Feb. 11 at Dalton High School. Click here for a recap.
Dublin Coffman gives Grove City the business
Wins don’t come more convincing than the way Dublin Coffman put away Grove City 60-30 in an Ohio girls basketball matchup.
In recent action on Feb. 18, Dublin Coffman faced off against Lancaster. Click here for a recap. Grove City took on Sunbury Big Walnut on Feb. 18 at Grove City High School. For results, click here.
Fort Loramie controls the action and Covington
Covington had no answers as Fort Loramie compiled a 52-19 victory in Ohio girls basketball action on Feb. 25.
Fort Loramie drew first blood by forging a 12-4 margin over Covington after the first quarter.
The Redskins opened a lopsided 25-7 gap over the Buccs at the intermission.
Fort Loramie steamrolled to a 37-14 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
There was no room for doubt as the Redskins added to their advantage with a 15-5 margin in the closing period.
In recent action on Feb. 20, Fort Loramie faced off against Jackson Center. Click here for a recap. Covington took on Dayton Miami Valley on Feb. 18 at Covington High School. For results, click here.
Fremont Ross escapes close call with Whitehouse Anthony Wayne
Fremont Ross fans held their breath in an uneasy 51-42 victory over Whitehouse Anthony Wayne in an Ohio girls basketball matchup.
In recent action on Feb. 18, Whitehouse Anthony Wayne faced off against Toledo Waite. For more, click here. Fremont Ross took on Oregon Clay on Feb. 18 at Fremont Ross High School. For results, click here.
Garrettsville Garfield grinds out close victory over Youngstown Liberty
With little to no wiggle room, Garrettsville Garfield nosed past Youngstown Liberty 43-37 in an Ohio girls basketball matchup.
Garrettsville Garfield jumped in front of Youngstown Liberty 9-6 to begin the second quarter.
The G-Men registered a 20-17 advantage at intermission over the Leopards.
The dynamic altered in the third quarter as Youngstown Liberty inched back to a 29-27 deficit.
The G-Men avoided the brakes and shifted into victory gear via a 14-10 stretch over the fourth quarter.
Last season, Youngstown Liberty and Garrettsville Garfield faced off on Jan. 27, 2022 at Youngstown Liberty High School. Click here for a recap.
In recent action on Feb. 18, Garrettsville Garfield faced off against Warren Champion. For results, click here. Youngstown Liberty took on Poland Seminary on Feb. 18 at Poland Seminary High School. Click here for a recap.
Granville pockets slim win over Columbus Bishop Hartley
Granville derailed Columbus Bishop Hartley’s hopes after a 42-40 verdict in Ohio girls basketball on Feb. 25.
In recent action on Feb. 18, Granville faced off against Whitehall-Yearling. For more, click here. Columbus Bishop Hartley took on Cristo Rey Columbus on Feb. 18 at Columbus Bishop Hartley High School. Click here for a recap.
Holland Springfield delivers heart-wrenching defeat to Toledo Start
A win is a win, even if it comes by a narrow margin. That was the result as Holland Springfield defeated Toledo Start 27-24 in Ohio girls basketball on Feb. 25.
In recent action on Feb. 18, Toledo Start faced off against Wapakoneta. For a full recap, click here. Holland Springfield took on Sandusky on Feb. 18 at Holland Springfield High School. For more, click here.
Kings Mill Kings records thin win against Dayton Centerville
A win is a win, even if it comes by a narrow margin. That was the result as Kings Mill Kings defeated Dayton Centerville 61-53 for an Ohio girls basketball victory on Feb. 25.
In recent action on Feb. 16, Dayton Centerville faced off against Sidney. For results, click here. Kings Mill Kings took on Cincinnati West Clermont on Feb. 20 at Kings Mill Kings High School. Click here for a recap.
Liberty Center overcomes Van Buren in seat-squirming affair
Liberty Center swapped jabs before dispatching Van Buren 34-28 in Ohio girls basketball action on Feb. 25.
Van Buren showed it was ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 12-10 advantage over Liberty Center as the first quarter ended.
An intermission tie at 25-25 allowed for a respite as both teams looked to regroup in the locker room.
Liberty Center jumped to a 29-27 bulge over Van Buren as the final quarter began.
The Tigers put a bow on this victory with a strong fourth-quarter kick, outpointing the Black Knights 5-1 in the last stanza.
In recent action on Feb. 18, Liberty Center faced off against Pemberville Eastwood. For more, click here. Van Buren took on Archbold on Feb. 18 at Archbold High School. Click here for a recap.
Liberty Township Lakota East’s second wind blows past Kettering Fairmont in bonus time
After multiple trips to the concession stand, and many extra minutes added to the clock, Liberty Township Lakota East took a victory over Kettering Fairmont 73-68 in overtime in Ohio girls basketball on Feb. 25.
In recent action on Feb. 18, Kettering Fairmont faced off against Bellbrook. Click here for a recap. Liberty Township Lakota East took on Lebanon on Feb. 20 at Liberty Township Lakota East High School. For more, click here.
Maria Stein Marion Local earns solid win over Minster
Maria Stein Marion Local turned in a solid effort to wrap up a 43-33 win over Minster in Ohio girls basketball on Feb. 25.
The first quarter gave Maria Stein Marion Local a 6-5 lead over Minster.
The Flyers fought to a 16-13 halftime margin at the Wildcats’ expense.
Maria Stein Marion Local jumped to a 30-21 lead heading into the final quarter.
The clock was the only thing that stopped the Flyers, who enjoyed the upper hand in a 13-12 fourth quarter, too.
The last time Maria Stein Marion Local and Minster played in a 53-42 game on Jan. 20, 2022. For a full recap, click here.
In recent action on Feb. 18, Maria Stein Marion Local faced off against New Knoxville. For more, click here. Minster took on Waynesfield-Goshen on Feb. 18 at Minster High School. For results, click here.
Marysville rains down on Reynoldsburg
Sure, Da Vinci could’ve painted Mona Lisa’s smile a bit brighter. But why tamper with near-perfection? The same could be said with Marysville’s performance in a 55-35 destruction of Reynoldsburg during this Ohio girls high school basketball game.
In recent action on Feb. 17, Marysville faced off against Columbus Whetstone. For more, click here. Reynoldsburg took on Columbus West on Feb. 18 at Columbus West. For a full recap, click here.
No quarter given: Mason puts down Springboro
Mason’s offense hit on all cylinders Saturday as it kept the scoreboard operators busy with a 55-28 win over Springboro in an Ohio girls basketball matchup.
Last season, Mason and Springboro faced off on Feb. 27, 2021 at Springboro High School. For results, click here.
In recent action on Feb. 18, Springboro faced off against Beavercreek. For more, click here. Mason took on Loveland on Feb. 21 at Mason High School. For results, click here.
Bazinga: Early lead pushes New Madison Tri-Village over Fayetteville
The Rolling Stones weren’t part of the show, but New Madison Tri-Village used the classic band’s lyrics, starting up early and not stopping until defeating Fayetteville 71-29 in an Ohio girls basketball matchup on Feb. 25.
New Madison Tri-Village opened with a 27-9 advantage over Fayetteville through the first quarter.
The Patriots fought to a 44-14 intermission margin at the Rockets’ expense.
New Madison Tri-Village stormed to a 61-25 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Patriots’ train of momentum chugged along the fourth-quarter tracks with a 10-4 points differential.
In recent action on Feb. 18, New Madison Tri-Village faced off against West Alexandria Twin Valley South. For results, click here. Fayetteville took on Cincinnati Miami Valley Christian on Feb. 18 at Fayetteville High School. For a full recap, click here.
Ottawa-Glandorf passes stress test against Delphos Jefferson
Ottawa-Glandorf called “game” in the waning moments of a 48-34 defeat of Delphos Jefferson in an Ohio girls basketball matchup on Feb. 25.
The first quarter gave Ottawa-Glandorf a 10-6 lead over Delphos Jefferson.
The Titans fought to a 30-13 intermission margin at the Wildcats’ expense.
The dynamic altered in the third quarter as Delphos Jefferson inched back to a 41-26 deficit.
The Wildcats narrowed the gap 8-7 in the fourth quarter but it was too little, too late.
Last season, Ottawa-Glandorf and Delphos Jefferson faced off on Feb. 24, 2022 at Delphos Jefferson High School. Click here for a recap.
In recent action on Feb. 18, Ottawa-Glandorf faced off against Spencerville. For more, click here. Delphos Jefferson took on Coldwater on Feb. 18 at Delphos Jefferson High School. For a full recap, click here.
Pickerington Central flies high over Dresden Tri-Valley
Pickerington Central swept across the scoreboard with a dizzying flurry to ambush Dresden Tri-Valley 63-30 in Ohio girls basketball action on Feb. 25.
Pickerington Central darted in front of Dresden Tri-Valley 24-12 to begin the second quarter.
The Scotties tried to dig out of the hole by climbing within 26-16 at the half.
Pickerington Central stormed to a 49-22 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Tigers hummed like a well-oiled machine through the final quarter, extending the lead with a 14-8 advantage in the frame.
In recent action on Feb. 18, Pickerington Central faced off against Columbus Franklin Heights. For a full recap, click here. Dresden Tri-Valley took on Columbus Walnut Ridge on Feb. 18 at Dresden Tri-Valley High School. For results, click here.
Portsmouth Notre Dame sets quick pace to roar over Reedsville Eastern
Portsmouth Notre Dame took on the persona of a rodeo bull, busting loose from the gate and dismounting Reedsville Eastern early with a 69-34 verdict on Feb. 25 in Ohio girls high school basketball.
In recent action on Feb. 15, Portsmouth Notre Dame faced off against Manchester. Click here for a recap. Reedsville Eastern took on Beaver Eastern on Feb. 15 at Reedsville Eastern High School. For a full recap, click here.
Shaken, not stirred, Russia cracks Xenia Legacy Christian
Russia’s competitive spirit was fine-tuned while punishing Xenia Legacy Christian 57-32 in an Ohio girls basketball matchup on Feb. 25.
Russia drew first blood by forging a 16-11 margin over Xenia Legacy Christian after the first quarter.
The Raiders opened a tight 25-18 gap over the Knights at halftime.
Russia struck to a 47-26 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Raiders avoided the brakes and shifted into victory gear via a 10-6 stretch over the fourth quarter.
In recent action on Feb. 16, Xenia Legacy Christian faced off against Felicity-Franklin Local. For more, click here. Russia took on Botkins on Feb. 20 at Russia High School. For results, click here.
Sabina East Clinton edges Anna in tough test
Mighty close, mighty fine, Sabina East Clinton wore a victory shine after clipping Anna 58-51 in an Ohio girls basketball matchup.
In recent action on Feb. 18, Anna faced off against Tipp City Bethel. For more, click here. Sabina East Clinton took on Norwood on Feb. 18 at Norwood High School. For results, click here.
Seaman North Adams casts spell on Leesburg Fairfield Local
Olive Oil isn’t as slim as the win Seaman North Adams chalked up in tripping Leesburg Fairfield Local 43-41 for an Ohio girls basketball victory on Feb. 25.
In recent action on Feb. 18, Seaman North Adams faced off against Ironton. For more, click here. Leesburg Fairfield Local took on Chillicothe Huntington on Feb. 18 at Leesburg Fairfield Local High School. For results, click here.
Surge sends Shaker Heights Laurel past Columbiana Crestview
Shaker Heights Laurel shook off a slow start and pulled away for a 58-32 win over Columbiana Crestview in an Ohio girls basketball matchup on Feb. 25.
In recent action on Feb. 18, Shaker Heights Laurel faced off against Columbiana. For more, click here. Columbiana Crestview took on Leavittsburg LaBrae on Feb. 15 at Columbiana Crestview High School. Click here for a recap.
Toledo Christian earns stressful win over Kansas Lakota
Toledo Christian weebled and wobbled, but wouldn’t fall down in earning a 48-46 victory against Kansas Lakota in an Ohio girls basketball matchup on Feb. 25.
In recent action on Feb. 18, Toledo Christian faced off against Holgate. For a full recap, click here. Kansas Lakota took on Hamler Patrick Henry on Feb. 18 at Hamler Patrick Henry High School. For results, click here.
Toledo Rogers records thin win against Napoleon
Toledo Rogers fans held their breath in an uneasy 48-41 victory over Napoleon at Toledo Rogers High on Feb. 25 in Ohio girls high school basketball action.
In recent action on Feb. 18, Toledo Rogers faced off against Tontogany Otsego. For more, click here. Napoleon took on Toledo Central Catholic on Feb. 18 at Toledo Central Catholic High School. For results, click here.
Versailles ends the party for Cincinnati Madeira
Saddled up and ready to go, Versailles spurred past Cincinnati Madeira 38-21 on Feb. 25 in Ohio girls high school basketball.
In recent action on Feb. 20, Versailles faced off against Casstown Miami East. For a full recap, click here. Cincinnati Madeira took on Cincinnati Mariemont on Feb. 16 at Cincinnati Mariemont High School. For more, click here.
West Portsmouth Portsmouth West squeezes past Portsmouth
West Portsmouth West showed its poise to outlast a game Portsmouth squad for a 51-47 victory at West Portsmouth West High on Feb. 25 in Ohio girls high school basketball action.
In recent action on Feb. 18, West Portsmouth West faced off against Williamsport Westfall. For a full recap, click here. Portsmouth took on Pomeroy Meigs on Feb. 18 at Portsmouth High School. For results, click here.
No pain, no gain: Westerville South overcomes Powell Olentangy Liberty
Winning wasn’t going to be easy in this matchup, but Westerville South still prevailed 50-40 against Powell Olentangy Liberty in an Ohio girls basketball matchup.
In recent action on Feb. 18, Westerville South faced off against Thomas Worthington. Click here for a recap. Powell Olentangy Liberty took on Columbus Centennial on Feb. 18 at Powell Olentangy Liberty High School. For a full recap, click here.
Wheelersburg dismantles Nelsonville-York
Wheelersburg’s competitive spirit was fine-tuned while punishing Nelsonville-York 51-31 in an Ohio girls basketball matchup on Feb. 25.
The first quarter gave Wheelersburg a 14-3 lead over Nelsonville-York.
The Pirates opened a towering 26-3 gap over the Buckeyes at halftime.
Nelsonville-York drew within 31-17 in the third quarter.
The Pirates’ train of momentum chugged along the fourth-quarter tracks with a 20-14 points differential.
In recent action on Feb. 18, Wheelersburg faced off against South Point. For more, click here. Nelsonville-York took on Coal Grove on Feb. 18 at Nelsonville-York High School. Click here for a recap.
Willoughby Cornerstone shuts off the power on New Middletown Springfield Local
Willoughby Cornerstone’s overpowering offense lit up the scoreboard to topple New Middletown Springfield Local 43-21 on Feb. 25 in Ohio girls high school basketball action.
In recent action on Feb. 18, New Middletown Springfield Local faced off against Willoughby Andrews Osborne. Click here for a recap. Willoughby Cornerstone took on Columbiana Heartland Christian on Feb. 18 at Willoughby Cornerstone Christian Academy. For more, click here.
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