OHSAA boys basketball scores for January 26, 2024 in Ohio high school sport.
Lexington prevails over Ashland
Lexington earned a convincing 74-50 win over Ashland in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 26.
Lexington opened with an 18-17 advantage over Ashland through the first quarter.
The Minutemen fought to a 35-26 half margin at the Arrows’ expense.
Lexington darted to a 52-42 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Minutemen got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 22-8 edge.
Last season, Lexington and Ashland faced off on Jan. 13, 2023 at Ashland High School.
Recently on Jan. 20, Lexington squared off with Mansfield in a basketball game.
Pleasant escapes Clear Fork in thin win
Pleasant topped Clear Fork 58-54 in a tough tilt in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 26.
Last time Pleasant and Clear Fork played in a 71-68 game on Feb. 2, 2023.
In recent action on Jan. 20, Clear Fork faced off against Ontario and Pleasant took on Highland on Jan. 19 at Highland High School.
Mt. Vernon barely beats West Holmes
Mt. Vernon finally found a way to top West Holmes 46-40 in Ohio boys basketball on Jan. 26.
Neither side could break ahead as the two teams began in a tense 12-12 duel in the first quarter.
The Yellow Jackets’ offense jumped in front for a 25-24 lead over the Knights at the half.
West Holmes moved ahead of Mt. Vernon 34-32 to start the fourth quarter.
The Yellow Jackets pulled off a stirring 14-6 final quarter to trip the Knights.
Last season, Mt Vernon and West Holmes faced off on Jan. 13, 2023 at Mount Vernon High School.
In recent action on Jan. 20, Mt Vernon faced off against Madison and West Holmes took on New Philadelphia on Jan. 20 at New Philadelphia High School.
New Philadelphia dominates Madison in convincing showing
New Philadelphia raced to a big lead and never looked back in a 46-23 win over Madison on Jan. 26 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
Last time New Philadelphia and Madison played in a 59-54 game on Jan. 13, 2023.
In recent action on Jan. 20, New Philadelphia faced off against West Holmes and Madison took on Mt Vernon on Jan. 20 at Mount Vernon High School.
Shelby scores fast, scores a lot to dismiss Highland
An early dose of momentum helped Shelby to a 96-53 runaway past Highland for an Ohio boys basketball victory on Jan. 26.
Shelby opened with a 32-8 advantage over Highland through the first quarter.
The Whippets registered a 57-29 advantage at halftime over the Fighting Scots.
Shelby roared to an 80-37 lead heading into the final quarter.
Neither team could gain any advantage in the final quarter.
Last season, Shelby and Highland faced off on Feb. 1, 2023 at Shelby High School.
In recent action on Jan. 19, Highland faced off against Pleasant and Shelby took on Harding on Jan. 18 at Shelby High School.
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