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MOUNT VERNON — These were the boys high school basketball scores from the Mount Vernon area and beyond posted Friday night, according to the Scorestream app.

Cardington-Lincoln prevails over Danville

Cardington-Lincoln scored early and often to roll over Danville 63-43 in Ohio boys basketball on Dec. 22.

Centerburg bests Mt. Gilead

Centerburg’s powerful offense dominated to a resounding victory by pulling away from Mt. Gilead 59-37 during this Ohio boys high school basketball game on Dec. 22.

Columbus Bishop Ready records thin win against Delaware Buckeye Valley

Columbus Bishop Ready finally found a way to top Delaware Buckeye Valley 52-48 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Dec. 22.

Delaware Christian earns narrow win over Lancaster Fairfield Christian

Delaware Christian finally found a way to top Lancaster Fairfield Christian 37-35 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Dec. 22.

Delaware Olentangy Berlin earns narrow win over Hilliard Darby

Delaware Olentangy Berlin topped Hilliard Darby 62-58 in a tough tilt in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Dec. 22.

Dublin Scioto overwhelms Columbus Franklin Heights

Dublin Scioto unleashed a high-powered offensive show to knock off Columbus Franklin Heights 70-42 Friday in Ohio boys basketball action on Dec. 22.

Columbus Academy overpowers Fredericktown in thorough fashion

Columbus Academy dominated Fredericktown 64-30 for an Ohio boys basketball victory at Fredericktown High on Dec. 22.

Gahanna Lincoln delivers statement win over New Albany

Gahanna Lincoln scored early and often to roll over New Albany 50-30 in Ohio boys basketball action on Dec. 22.

Gahanna Lincoln moved in front of New Albany 9-6 to begin the second quarter.

The Eagles moved ahead by earning a 22-20 advantage over the Golden Lions at the end of the second quarter.

Gahanna Lincoln broke in front at the beginning of the final quarter with a 32-24 lead over New Albany.

The Golden Lions got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with an 18-6 edge.

Granville defeats Columbus Briggs

Granville’s powerful offense dominated to a resounding victory by pulling away from Columbus Briggs 43-23 at Granville High on Dec. 22 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.

Grove City squeezes past Westerville Central

Grove City posted a narrow 37-35 win over Westerville Central in Ohio boys basketball on Dec. 22.

Hilliard Bradley dominates Hilliard Davidson

Hilliard Bradley’s powerful offense dominated to a resounding victory by pulling away from Hilliard Davidson 51-30 for an Ohio boys basketball victory on Dec. 22.

Johnstown Northridge claims victory against Columbus Patriot Prep

Johnstown Northridge grabbed a 42-31 victory at the expense of Columbus Patriot Prep for an Ohio boys basketball victory at Johnstown Northridge High on Dec. 22.

Lewis Center Olentangy Orange dominates Dublin Coffman

Lewis Center Olentangy Orange rolled past Dublin Coffman for a comfortable 69-40 victory in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Dec. 22.

Marysville grinds out close victory over Dublin Jerome

Marysville posted a narrow 40-38 win over Dublin Jerome on Dec. 22 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.

Mt. Vernon denies Millersburg West Holmes’ challenge

Mt. Vernon grabbed a 54-42 victory at the expense of Millersburg West Holmes in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Dec. 22.

New Lexington secures a win over Warsaw River View

New Lexington pushed past Warsaw River View for a 55-45 win in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Dec. 22.

Newark escapes close call with Reynoldsburg

Newark posted a narrow 45-41 win over Reynoldsburg for an Ohio boys basketball victory on Dec. 22.

Newark Licking Valley dominates Thornville Sheridan in convincing showing

Newark Licking Valley recorded a big victory over Thornville Sheridan 58-35 in Ohio boys basketball on Dec. 22.

Plain City Jonathan Alder routs Bellefontaine

Plain City Jonathan Alder recorded a big victory over Bellefontaine 76-44 on Dec. 22 in Ohio boys high school basketball.

Sugar Grove Berne Union comes up short in matchup with Plain City Shekinah Christian

Plain City Shekinah Christian knocked off Sugar Grove Berne Union 59-42 on Dec. 22 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.

Springfield Shawnee exhales after close call with Richwood North Union

Springfield Shawnee topped Richwood North Union 55-48 in a tough tilt during this Ohio boys high school basketball game on Dec. 22.

Neither team dominated early as the two squads struggled evenly to a 16-16 tie through the first quarter.

The Braves opened a narrow 28-23 gap over the Wildcats at halftime.

Springfield Shawnee darted to a 39-29 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

The Braves enjoyed a big enough lead to offset the Wildcats’ 19-16 advantage in the fourth quarter.

Sunbury Big Walnut denies Columbus Worthington Kilbourne’s challenge

Sunbury Big Walnut notched a win against Columbus Worthington Kilbourne 63-46 on Dec. 22 in Ohio boys high school basketball.

Upper Arlington grinds out close victory over Powell Olentangy Liberty

Upper Arlington topped Powell Olentangy Liberty 58-50 in a tough tilt for an Ohio boys basketball victory on Dec. 22.

Westerville North tops Canal Winchester

Westerville North recorded a big victory over Canal Winchester 85-35 at Westerville North High on Dec. 22 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.

Westerville South holds off Delaware Hayes

Westerville South finally found a way to top Delaware Hayes 73-65 on Dec. 22 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.

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