OHSAA boys basketball scores for January 5, 2024 in Ohio high school sport.
Hiland pockets slim win over Indian Valley
Hiland posted a narrow 44-39 win over Indian Valley in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 5.
Last time Hiland and Indian Valley played in a 53-44 game on Feb. 3, 2023.
Recently on Dec. 29, Hiland squared off with University in a basketball game.
Cardington-Lincoln grinds out close victory over Northmor
Cardington-Lincoln posted a narrow 51-49 win over Northmor in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 5.
The start wasn’t the problem for Northmor, as it began with a 13-9 edge over Cardington-Lincoln through the end of the first quarter.
The Pirates kept a 28-24 halftime margin at the Golden Knights’ expense.
Cardington-Lincoln jumped to a 43-38 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Golden Knights rallied with a 11-8 advantage in the fourth quarter. However, the Pirates prevailed.
Last season, Northmor and Cardington-Lincoln squared off on Jan. 20, 2023 at Cardington High School.
In recent action on Dec. 30, Cardington-Lincoln faced off against Highland.
Mansfield earns narrow win over New Philadelphia
Mansfield finally found a way to top New Philadelphia 44-41 on Jan. 5 in Ohio boys high school basketball.
Last season, New Philadelphia and Mansfield squared off on Jan. 6, 2023 at New Philadelphia High School.
In recent action on Dec. 22, New Philadelphia faced off against Madison and Mansfield took on South on Dec. 30 at Columbus South High School.
Mt. Vernon barely beats Ashland
Mt. Vernon finally found a way to top Ashland 56-49 on Jan. 5 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
The start wasn’t the problem for Ashland, as it began with an 18-12 edge over Mt. Vernon through the end of the first quarter.
The Arrows had a 27-21 edge on the Yellow Jackets at the beginning of the third quarter.
Mt. Vernon broke in front at the beginning of the fourth quarter with a 37-32 lead over Ashland.
The Yellow Jackets held on with a 19-17 scoring edge in the final quarter.
Last season, Mt Vernon and Ashland squared off on Jan. 6, 2023 at Mount Vernon High School.
In recent action on Dec. 22, Mt Vernon faced off against West Holmes and Ashland took on Big Walnut on Dec. 30 at Ashland High School.
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