Zanesville overcomes Mt. Vernon in seat-squirming affair
Zanesville posted a narrow 55-46 win over Mt. Vernon on Feb. 20 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
Mt. Vernon showed it was ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 11-9 advantage over Zanesville as the first quarter ended.
The Blue Devils kept a 26-24 half margin at the Yellow Jackets’ expense.
Zanesville jumped to a 42-36 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Blue Devils held on with a 13-10 scoring edge in the final quarter.
In recent action on Feb. 10, Mt. Vernon faced off against Granville.
Lewis Center Olentangy dominates Delaware Olentangy Berlin
Lewis Center Olentangy unleashed a high-powered offensive show to knock off Delaware Olentangy Berlin 77-51 Friday in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Feb. 20.
Lewis Center Olentangy opened with a 22-7 advantage over Delaware Olentangy Berlin through the first quarter.
The Braves fought to a 39-20 half margin at the Bears’ expense.
Lewis Center Olentangy charged to a 63-37 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Braves and the Bears each scored in the final quarter.
In recent action on Feb. 14, Delaware Olentangy Berlin faced off against Sunbury Big Walnut.
Mansfield Madison carves slim margin over Lexington
Mansfield Madison finally found a way to top Lexington 48-45 at Lexington High on Feb. 20 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
The start wasn’t the problem for Lexington, as it began with a 20-17 edge over Mansfield Madison through the end of the first quarter.
The Minutemen moved ahead by earning a 27-25 advantage over the Rams at the end of the second quarter.
Mansfield Madison broke in front at the beginning of the final quarter with a 38-37 lead over Lexington.
The Rams held on with a 10-8 scoring edge in the final quarter.
Last season, Lexington and Mansfield Madison squared off on Feb. 20, 2025 at Lexington High School.
Recently on Feb. 13, Lexington squared off with Ashland in a basketball game.
Newark takes down Lancaster
Newark left no doubt on Friday, controlling Lancaster from start to finish for a 76-42 victory for an Ohio boys basketball victory on Feb. 20.
Recently on Feb. 13, Newark squared off with Reynoldsburg in a basketball game.
Liberty Christian Academy holds off Cols. Cristo Rey
Liberty Christian Academy topped Cols. Cristo Rey 46-38 in a tough tilt for an Ohio boys basketball victory at Cristo Rey Columbus High on Feb. 20.
In recent action on Feb. 6, Cols. Cristo Rey faced off against Zanesville Rosecrans and Liberty Christian Academy took on Millersport on Feb. 13 at Liberty Christian Academy.
Sunbury Big Walnut overcomes Hayes
Sunbury Big Walnut grabbed a 57-44 victory at the expense of Hayes during this Ohio boys high school basketball game on Feb. 20.
In recent action on Feb. 10, Hayes faced off against Cols. Bishop Watterson and Sunbury Big Walnut took on Delaware Olentangy Berlin on Feb. 14 at Berlin High School.
Zanesville W. Muskingum sprints past Dresden Tri-Valley
Zanesville W. Muskingum knocked off Dresden Tri-Valley 58-48 in Ohio boys basketball on Feb. 20.
In recent action on Feb. 13, Zanesville W. Muskingum faced off against Zanesville Maysville.
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