Marion Harding handed Sparta Highland a tough 50-36 loss on Dec. 7 in Ohio girls high school basketball action.

Sparta Highland started on steady ground by forging an 8-7 lead over Marion Harding at the end of the first quarter.

The Fighting Scots moved a tight margin over the Presidents as both teams headed to make end of the second quarter adjustments.

Marion Harding broke in front at the beginning of the fourth quarter with a 30-20 lead over Sparta Highland.

The Presidents got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 20-16 edge.

Last time Sparta Highland and Marion Harding played in a 39-35 game on Jan. 16, 2024.

Recently on Nov. 23, Sparta Highland squared off with Johnstown Northridge in a basketball game.

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