A regional high school basketball wrap-up from all over central Ohio. Look to Knox Pages for sports results from Knox, Ashland, Morrow, Licking, Delaware, Richland, and Franklin counties. For feature coverage from this week, check out our sports section.
Tuesday, Dec. 28
BOYS BASKETBALL
Utica utilizes overtime, extra oxygen to defeat East Knox 63-60
This thrilling encounter reached overtime before Utica could edge East Knox 63-60 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on December 28.
Conditioning showed as the Redskins outscored the Bulldogs 36-27 in the final period.
The Bulldogs came from behind to grab the advantage heading to the fourth quarter over the Redskins 33-27.
Centerburg slips past Bexley 61-54
Centerburg didn’t flinch from the challenge, finally repelling Bexley 61-54 in Ohio boys basketball action on December 28.
The Trojans avoided the brakes and shifted into victory gear via a 39-26 stretch over the final quarter.
The Lions climbed on top in the first half and stayed there with a 28-22 lead at half.
Tough tussle: Lexington steps past Mount Vernon 63-55
Lexington poked just enough holes in Mount Vernon’s defense to garner a taut 63-55 victory in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on December 28.
Lexington chalked up this decision in spite of Mount Vernon’s spirited fourth-quarter performance.
The Minutemen’s edge showed as they carried a 43-34 lead into the fourth quarter.
Lexington’s shooting jumped to a 26-20 lead over Mount Vernon at the intermission.
The Minutemen jumped in front of the Yellow Jackets 15-8 to begin the second quarter.
Cardington-Lincoln collects victory over Delaware Christian 49-37
Cardington-Lincoln tipped and eventually toppled Delaware Christian 49-37 on December 28 in Ohio boys high school basketball.
The Pirates broke in front at the beginning of the fourth quarter with a 49-37 lead over the Eagles.
Delaware Christian showed it was ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 20-18 advantage over Cardington-Lincoln as the first quarter ended.
Stopped cold: Newark thwarts Painesville Harvey’s quest 58-39
Newark collected a 58-39 victory over Painesville Harvey in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on December 28.
The Wildcats breathed fire over the Red Raiders when the fourth quarter began 50-27.
Newark darted in front of Painesville Harvey 19-13 to begin the second quarter.
Licking Valley trips Liberty Union in tenacious tussle 56-49
The margin for error was so small it only piqued the anxiety, but Licking Valley didn’t mind, dispatching Liberty Union 56-49 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on December 28.
Granville Christian denies Millersport’s challenge 68-52
Granville Christian handed Millersport a tough 68-52 loss during this Ohio boys high school basketball game on December 28.
Hilliard Bradley overwhelms Dresden Tri-Valley 57-21
Hilliard Bradley controlled the scoreboard and the game in a sound 57-21 victory over Dresden Tri-Valley at Dresden Tri-Valley High on December 28 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
The Jaguars struck ahead of the Scotties 49-14 as the fourth quarter started.
Hilliard Bradley made the first move by forging a 2-0 margin over Dresden Tri-Valley after the first quarter.
Upper Arlington bounces Groveport Madison in up-and-down tilt 70-50
Upper Arlington took control early and methodically pulled away to beat Groveport Madison 70-50 on December 28 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
The first quarter gave Upper Arlington a 70-50 lead over Groveport Madison.
Ridgewood survives taut tilt with River View 66-58
A tight-knit tilt turned in Ridgewood’s direction just enough to squeeze past River View 66-58 in Ohio boys basketball on December 28.
The Generals put a bow on this victory with a strong fourth-quarter kick, outpointing the Black Bears 37-34 in the last stanza.
The Generals’ shooting darted to a 29-24 lead over the Black Bears at the intermission.
River View authored a promising start, taking advantage of Ridgewood 20-4 at the end of the first quarter.
West Jefferson trips Northside Christian in tenacious tussle 50-41
A nook of opportunity was all that was needed and West Jefferson nabbed it to nudge past Northside Christian 50-41 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on December 28.
North Union blazes victory trail past Fairbanks 53-34
North Union stormed to a first quarter lead and cruised to a 53-34 win over Fairbanks on December 28 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
North Union made the first move by forging a 53-34 margin over Fairbanks after the first quarter.
Too much punch: Hilliard Darby knocks out New Albany 59-47
Hilliard Darby handed New Albany a tough 59-47 loss in Ohio boys basketball on December 28.
An intermission tie at 29-29 allowed for a respite as both teams looked to regroup in the locker room.
Jonathan Alder delivers heart-wrenching defeat to New Carlisle Tecumseh 41-39
Jonathan Alder poked just enough holes in New Carlisle Tecumseh’s defense to garner a taut 41-39 victory in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on December 28.
Amanda-Clearcreek overwhelms Shekinah Christian 54-14
Amanda-Clearcreek’s river of points eventually washed away Shekinah Christian in a 54-14 offensive cavalcade in Ohio boys basketball action on December 28.
Amanda-Clearcreek opened with a 54-14 advantage over Shekinah Christian through the first quarter.
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GIRLS BASKETBALL
Mount Vernon tops East Knox 63-50
Mount Vernon put together a victorious gameplan to stop East Knox 63-50 in Ohio girls basketball action on December 28.
Mount Vernon’s leverage showed as it carried a 48-41 lead into the fourth quarter.
Mount Vernon’s shooting moved to a 33-26 lead over East Knox at the intermission.
The Yellow Jackets opened with an 18-14 advantage over the Bulldogs through the first quarter.
Clear Fork trips Fredericktown in tenacious tussle 50-47
With little to no wiggle room, Clear Fork nosed past Fredericktown 50-47 during this Ohio girls high school basketball game on December 28.
No pain, no gain; Newark overcomes Teays Valley 49-35
Newark collected a 49-35 victory over Teays Valley in Ohio girls basketball on December 28.
Too close for comfort: Granville edges Wadsworth 45-38
A sigh of relief filled the air in Granville’s locker room after Tuesday’s 45-38 win against Wadsworth in Ohio girls basketball action on December 28.
Marion Elgin mauls Gilead Christian in strong showing 61-12
Marion Elgin dominated the first half and coasted to a convincing 61-12 victory over Gilead Christian in an Ohio girls basketball matchup on December 28.
North Union staggers KIPP Columbus with punishing performance 67-18
North Union earned a convincing 67-18 win over KIPP Columbus in an Ohio girls basketball matchup on December 28.
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Monday, Dec. 27
BOYS BASKETBALL
Winning recipe: Westerville South broils Hilliard Davidson 63-50
Westerville South trucked Hilliard Davidson on the road to a 63-50 victory during this Ohio boys high school basketball game on December 27.
Hilliard Davidson got the better of the action throughout the first half, owning a 30-18 margin over Westerville South at intermission.
Hilliard Davidson started on steady ground by forging a 9-8 lead over Westerville South at the end of the first quarter.
Westerville North finds small margin for win in tilt with Westerville Central 42-41
Westerville North posted a tight 42-41 win over Westerville Central in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on December 27.
Conditioning showed as the Warriors outscored the Warhawks 14-13 in the final period.
Nothing was decided in the third quarter, with the Warriors and the Warhawks locked in a 28-28 stalemate.
An intermission tie at 18-18 allowed for a respite as both teams looked to regroup in the locker room.
Westerville Central showed it was ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 6-5 advantage over Westerville North as the first quarter ended.
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Thursday, Dec. 23
BOYS BASKETBALL
Northridge overcomes Fredericktown in competitive affair 47-44
Northridge found the tipping point, and leaned on it to knock off Fredericktown 47-44 on December 23 in Ohio boys high school basketball.
Northridge made the first move by forging a 47-44 margin over Fredericktown after the first quarter.
Northmor overcomes Clear Fork in competitive affair 51-49
A nook of opportunity was all that was needed and Northmor nabbed it to nudge past Clear Fork 51-49 in Ohio boys basketball action on December 23.
There was no room for doubt as Northmor added to its advantage with a 45-36 margin in the closing period.
Clear Fork showed it was ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 13-6 advantage over Northmor as the first quarter ended.
Johnstown edges West Muskingum in snug affair 56-49
Johnstown edged West Muskingum in a close 56-49 encounter in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on December 23.
The Johnnies fended off the Tornadoes’ last-ditch effort in a frantic final period.
The Johnnies’ command showed as they carried a 45-28 lead into the fourth quarter.
The Johnnies’ offense jumped to a 30-19 lead over the Tornadoes at halftime.
The Tornadoes authored a promising start, taking advantage of the Johnnies 14-12 at the end of the first quarter.
Ruh-Roh, Dublin Jerome shuts down Dublin Scioto 75-46
Dublin Jerome’s all-around dominance took the form of a rollercoaster and rolled downhill on Dublin Scioto during a 75-46 blowout for an Ohio boys basketball victory on December 23.
Dublin Jerome’s shooting stormed to a 43-20 lead over Dublin Scioto at the intermission.
Dublin Jerome made the first move by forging a 22-7 margin over Dublin Scioto after the first quarter.
Westerville South knocks off Columbus St. Charles 51-47
Westerville South edged Columbus St. Charles in a close 51-47 encounter in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on December 23.
Westerville South’s shooting moved to a 20-17 lead over Columbus St. Charles at halftime.
Shelby sews up Granville 64-56
A nook of opportunity was all that was needed and Shelby nabbed it to nudge past Granville 64-56 for an Ohio boys basketball victory on December 23.
The first quarter gave Shelby an 18-11 lead over Granville.
Hilliard Davidson pockets narrow victory over Jonathan Alder 36-33
With little to no wiggle room, Hilliard Davidson nosed past Jonathan Alder 36-33 in Ohio boys basketball on December 23.
The Wildcats fended off the Pioneers’ last-ditch effort in a frantic final period.
The Wildcats broke in front at the beginning of the fourth quarter with a 25-19 lead over the Pioneers.
Westerville North blitzes Logan in convincing fashion 64-31
Westerville North’s offensive machine was hitting on all cylinders Thursday night as it kept the scoreboard operators busy with a 64-31 win over Logan at Westerville North High on December 23 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
Westerville North’s reign showed as it carried a 46-14 lead into the fourth quarter.
The Warriors’ shooting stormed to a 27-6 lead over the Chieftains at the intermission.
The Warriors made the first move by forging a 12-0 margin over the Chieftains after the first quarter.
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Wednesday, Dec. 22
BOYS BASKETBALL
Marysville gives fans their money’s worth in sensational multi-overtime win over Mount Vernon 61-59
Multiple extra time were the order of the day before Marysville could topple Mount Vernon 61-59 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on December 22.
There was no room for doubt as Marysville added to its advantage with a 10-8 margin in the closing period.
The scoreboard showed the Yellow Jackets with a 37-36 lead over the Monarchs heading into the third quarter.
Mount Vernon took a 23-20 lead over Marysville heading to the half locker room.
The Monarchs made the first move by forging a 12-10 margin over the Yellow Jackets after the first quarter.
Buckeye Valley claims gritty victory against Ashland 63-61
Buckeye Valley broke on top and refused to fold in holding off Ashland 63-61 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on December 22.
Hilliard Bradley nets nifty win over Westerville Central 52-45
Hilliard Bradley posted a tight 52-45 win over Westerville Central on December 22 in Ohio boys high school basketball.
Thornville Sheridan survives competitive clash with Licking Valley 50-45
Thornville Sheridan broke on top and refused to fold in holding off Licking Valley 50-45 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on December 22.
Upper Arlington hammers Newark Catholic into submission 70-48
Upper Arlington controlled the scoreboard and the game in a sound 70-48 victory over Newark Catholic in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on December 22.
Olentangy Berlin pulls python act on Franklin Heights 60-27
Olentangy Berlin controlled the scoreboard and the game in a sound 60-27 victory over Franklin Heights on December 22 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
Delaware Hayes pockets narrow victory over Olentangy 51-49
Delaware Hayes knocked off Olentangy 51-49 during this Ohio boys high school basketball game on December 22.
Olentangy came from behind to grab the advantage 28-24 at half over Delaware Hayes.
Olentangy showed it was ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out an 18-10 advantage over Delaware Hayes as the first quarter ended.
Newark knocks off Dayton Chaminade-Julienne 55-48
Newark broke on top and refused to fold in holding off Dayton Chaminade-Julienne 55-48 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on December 22.
Newark’s kept the advantage through the final quarter with a 37-32 scoring edge over Dayton Chaminade-Julienne.
Newark fought to an 18-16 halftime margin at Dayton Chaminade-Julienne’s expense.
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GIRLS BASKETBALL
Danville rains down on East Knox 68-54
Danville put together a victorious gameplan to stop East Knox 68-54 on December 22 in Ohio girls high school basketball.
Mount Vernon trips Westerville Central in tenacious tussle 46-43
It wasn’t pretty, gut-tough wins usually aren’t, but Mount Vernon wasn’t going for style points. A victory will do, and it was earned 46-43 over Westerville Central in Ohio girls basketball action on December 22.
Cardington-Lincoln earns solid win over Mount Gilead 54-37
Cardington-Lincoln handed Mount Gilead a tough 54-37 loss at Cardington High on December 22 in Ohio girls high school basketball action.
The Pirates’ dominance showed as they carried a 45-26 lead into the fourth quarter.
The Pirates’ shooting took charge to a 32-16 lead over the Indians at the intermission.
The Pirates darted in front of the Indians 15-10 to begin the second quarter.
No pain, no gain; Lakewood overcomes Highland 54-39
Lakewood notched a win on the victory belt after defeating Highland 54-39 on December 22 in Ohio girls high school basketball action.
Buckeye Valley buries St. Paris Graham under avalanche of points 51-22
Buckeye Valley offered a menacingly balanced approach while handling St. Paris Graham with an all-around effort during this 51-22 victory in an Ohio girls basketball matchup on December 22.
West Holmes finds its footing in victory over River View 42-22
West Holmes’ overpowering offense lit up the scoreboard to topple River View 42-22 during this Ohio girls high school basketball game on December 22.
West Holmes’ offense stormed to a 30-5 lead over River View at halftime.
Tri-Valley tackles Dublin Jerome 56-36
Tri-Valley didn’t tinker around with Dublin Jerome. A 56-36 result offered a strong testament in the win column in an Ohio girls basketball matchup on December 22.
The Scotties struck ahead of the Celtics 41-24 as the fourth quarter started.
The Scotties fought to a 21-20 halftime margin at the Celtics’ expense.
The two teams dueled to an even start, with Tri-Valley and Dublin Jerome settling for a 9-9 first-quarter knot.
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