OHSAA boys basketball scores for December 12, 2023 in Ohio high school sport.

Hiland claims tight victory against Garaway

Hiland posted a narrow 41-36 win over Garaway in Ohio boys basketball action on Dec. 12.

Hiland jumped in front of Garaway 8-6 to begin the second quarter.

The Pirates had a 16-13 edge on the Hawks at the beginning of the third quarter.

Hiland broke in front at the beginning of the final quarter with a 35-32 lead over Garaway.

The Hawks held on with a 6-4 scoring edge in the fourth quarter.

Last season, Garaway and Hiland squared off on Jan. 13, 2023 at Garaway High School.

Recently on Dec. 5, Hiland squared off with Triway in a basketball game.

Cardington-Lincoln bests Bucyrus

Cardington-Lincoln scored early and often to roll over Bucyrus 80-47 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Dec. 12.

The first quarter gave Cardington-Lincoln a 22-9 lead over Bucyrus.

The dynamic altered in the second quarter as the Redmen inched back to a 31-21 deficit.

Cardington-Lincoln roared to a 50-32 lead heading into the final quarter.

The Pirates got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 30-15 edge.

In recent action on Dec. 1, Bucyrus faced off against Vanlue and Cardington-Lincoln took on East Knox on Dec. 7 at East Knox High School.

Granville dominates Centerburg in convincing showing

Granville recorded a big victory over Centerburg 67-18 on Dec. 12 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.

Last season, Centerburg and Granville faced off on Dec. 22, 2022 at Granville High School.

Recently on Dec. 6, Centerburg squared off with Utica in a basketball game.

Lexington overpowers Mansfield in thorough fashion

Lexington handled Mansfield 70-45 in an impressive showing in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Dec. 12.

The last time Mansfield and Lexington played in a 54-53 game on Feb. 17, 2023.

Mt. Vernon edges past Madison Comprehensive in tough test

Mt. Vernon posted a narrow 52-50 win over Madison Comprehensive at Madison Comprehensive High on Dec. 12 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.

The last time Madison Comprehensive and Mt Vernon played in a 59-47 game on Jan. 27, 2023.

In recent action on Dec. 1, Mt Vernon faced off against Centerburg.

New Philadelphia denies West Holmes’ challenge

New Philadelphia handed West Holmes a tough 46-36 loss in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Dec. 12.

The last time New Philadelphia and West Holmes played in a 58-40 game on Feb. 25, 2023.

In recent action on Dec. 5, West Holmes faced off against Meadowbrook.

Ridgewood overwhelms East Knox

Ridgewood left no doubt on Tuesday, controlling East Knox from start to finish for a 61-26 victory in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Dec. 12.

In recent action on Dec. 5, Ridgewood faced off against Danville and East Knox took on Cardington-Lincoln on Dec. 7 at East Knox High School.

Willard thwarts Carey’s quest

Willard notched a win against Carey 52-35 in Ohio boys basketball action on Dec. 12.

The first quarter gave Willard a 13-5 lead over Carey.

The Crimson Flashes fought to a 27-16 halftime margin at the Blue Devils’ expense.

Carey showed its teeth in the third quarter by rallying to within 37-28.

The Crimson Flashes got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 15-7 edge.

Last season, Carey and Willard faced off on Dec. 20, 2022 at Carey High School.

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