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MOUNT VERNON — Listed below is Saturday night’s boys and girls high school basketball roundups from the Mount Vernon-area and beyond.

Only schools who reported their quarterly scores to the Scorestream app are included in this wrapup.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Wooster carves slim margin over Mount Vernon

Wooster topped Mount Vernon 45-41 in a tough tilt on Dec. 23 in Ohio girls high school basketball action.

Danville overcomes Northridge in seat-squirming affair

Danville finally found a way to top Northridge 48-42 for an Ohio girls basketball victory on Dec. 23.

In recent action on Dec. 11, Danville faced off against Patriot Prep.

Loudonville dominates Alliance in convincing showing

Loudonville controlled the action to earn an impressive 75-45 win against Alliance on Dec. 23 in Ohio girls high school basketball action.

Ashland delivers statement win over Madison

Ashland rolled past Mansfield Madison Comprehensive for a comfortable 53-29 victory for an Ohio girls basketball victory on Dec. 23.

Colonel Crawford claims tight victory against Carey

Colonel Crawford finally found a way to top Carey 39-34 during this Ohio girls high school basketball game on Dec. 23.

The first quarter gave Colonel Crawford a 10-7 lead over Carey.

The Blue Devils showed some mettle by fighting back to a 19-17 halftime margin.

Colonel Crawford darted to a 27-24 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

The Eagles got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 12-10 edge.

Last season, Carey and Colonel Crawford squared off on Jan. 17, 2023 at Carey High School.

In recent action on Dec. 16, Colonel Crawford faced off against Mt Gilead and Carey took on Wynford on Dec. 15 at Carey High School.

Hiland overpowers Garaway in thorough fashion

Hiland recorded a big victory over Garaway 49-6 on Dec. 23 in Ohio girls high school basketball action.

Last season, Hiland and Garaway squared off on Jan. 28, 2023 at Hiland High School.

Recently on Dec. 16, Hiland squared off with Tuscarawas Valley in a basketball game.

Lexington earns narrow victory over New Philadelphia

Lexington finally found a way to top New Philadelphia 57-49 for an Ohio girls basketball victory at New Philadelphia High on Dec. 23.

Mansfield Sr. scores fast, scores a lot to dismiss West Holmes

Mansfield rushed to an early advantage and ran away for a 39-22 win over Millersburg West Holmes in Ohio girls basketball action on Dec. 23.

BOYS BASKETBALL

Galion earns narrow win over Pleasant

Galion topped Pleasant 52-43 in a tough tilt in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Dec. 23.

Last season, Pleasant and Galion squared off on Feb. 13, 2023 at Pleasant High School.

In recent action on Dec. 13, Pleasant faced off against Northmor.

Lexington prevails over Ontario

Lexington controlled the action to earn an impressive 84-46 win against Ontario in Ohio boys basketball on Dec. 23.

The last time Lexington and Ontario played in a 62-52 game on Jan. 10, 2023.

In recent action on Dec. 15, Lexington faced off against Madison Comprehensive.

Burton Berkshire denies Utica’s challenge

Burton Berkshire notched a win against Utica 63-44 during this Ohio boys high school basketball game on Dec. 23.

Dublin Coffman darts by Toledo Woodward

Dublin Coffman rolled past Toledo Woodward for a comfortable 68-27 victory during this Ohio boys high school basketball game on Dec. 23.

Dublin Scioto denies Dublin Jerome’s challenge

Dublin Scioto notched a win against Dublin Jerome 56-46 for an Ohio boys basketball victory on Dec. 23.

Hilliard Davidson overwhelms Circleville Logan Elm

Hilliard Davidson unleashed a high-powered offensive show to knock off Circleville Logan Elm 52-24 Saturday in Ohio boys basketball on Dec. 23.

Newark collects victory over Dayton Northridge

Newark handed Dayton Northridge a tough 57-42 loss on Dec. 23 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.

Plain City Jonathan Alder slips past New Bremen

Plain City Jonathan Alder topped New Bremen 65-61 in a tough tilt in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Dec. 23.

Sunbury Big Walnut tops Pataskala Watkins Memorial

Sunbury Big Walnut collected a solid win over Pataskala Watkins Memorial in a 58-45 verdict in Ohio boys basketball action on Dec. 23.

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