OHSAA boys basketball scores for February 9, 2024 in Ohio high school sport.

Ashland slips past Mt. Vernon

Ashland finally found a way to top Mt. Vernon 68-60 in Ohio boys basketball action on Feb. 9.

Tough to find an edge early, Ashland and Mt. Vernon fashioned a 16-16 stalemate through the first quarter.

The Yellow Jackets moved ahead by earning a 41-33 advantage over the Arrows at the end of the second quarter.

Mt. Vernon had a 48-44 edge on Ashland at the beginning of the fourth quarter.

It took a 24-12 rally, but the Arrows were up to the task, grabbing the lead for good in the fourth quarter.

Last season, Mt Vernon and Ashland faced off on Jan. 6, 2023 at Mount Vernon High School.

In recent action on Feb. 3, Ashland faced off against Massillon and Mt Vernon took on West Holmes on Jan. 26 at Mount Vernon High School.

Clear Fork earns solid win over Highland

Clear Fork pushed past Highland for a 49-34 win for an Ohio boys basketball victory at Highland High on Feb. 9.

Last time Highland and Clear Fork played in a 50-40 game on Feb. 17, 2023.

In recent action on Feb. 1, Highland faced off against Galion and Clear Fork took on Shelby on Feb. 3 at Clear Fork High School.

Carey takes advantage of early margin to defeat Buckeye Central

Carey scored early and often in a 72-34 win over Buckeye Central during this Ohio boys high school basketball game on Feb. 9.

Last time Carey and Buckeye Central played in a 46-21 game on Feb. 3, 2023.

Recently on Feb. 3, Carey squared off with Colonel Crawford in a basketball game.

Indian Valley exhales after close call with Hiland

Indian Valley finally found a way to top Hiland 56-55 for an Ohio boys basketball victory on Feb. 9.

Hiland started on steady ground by forging a 15-14 lead over Indian Valley at the end of the first quarter.

Had this been a prize fight, the Hawks would’ve earned the judge’s decision at halftime, with a 29-26 lead on the Braves.

Hiland enjoyed a 42-38 lead over Indian Valley to start the final quarter.

The Braves fought back from a fourth-quarter deficit to earn the victory over the Hawks.

Last season, Hiland and Indian Valley faced off on Feb. 3, 2023 at Hiland High School.

Recently on Feb. 3, Hiland squared off with Linsly in a basketball game.

Lexington tacks win on West Holmes

Lexington dominated from start to finish in an imposing 69-34 win over West Holmes in Ohio boys basketball on Feb. 9.

Last time Lexington and West Holmes played in a 62-41 game on Jan. 6, 2023.

In recent action on Jan. 26, West Holmes faced off against Mt Vernon and Lexington took on Ashland on Jan. 26 at Lexington High School.

Columbian grinds out close victory over Norwalk

Columbian posted a narrow 56-54 win over Norwalk on Feb. 9 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.

Last season, Norwalk and Columbian faced off on Jan. 10, 2023 at Columbian High School.

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