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Bowling Green cancels check from Ashland 69-53
Saddled up and ready to go, Bowling Green spurred past Ashland 69-53 in Ohio boys basketball tournament action on February 25.
The first quarter gave Bowling Green a 15-10 lead over Ashland.
The Bobcats breathed fire over the Arrows 57-34 heading to the fourth quarter.
Bowling Green designs winning blueprint on Mansfield Madison Comprehensive 55-45
Bowling Green collected a 55-45 victory over Mansfield Madison Comprehensive in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on February 23.
Bowling Green made the first move by forging a 11-9 margin over Mansfield Madison Comprehensive after the first quarter.
A halftime tie at 22-22 allowed for a respite as both teams looked to regroup in the locker room.
The Bobcats broke in front at the beginning of the fourth quarter with a 37-32 lead over the Rams.
Bowling Green hummed like a well-oiled machine through the final quarter, extending the lead with an 18-13 advantage in the frame.
Bloomdale Elmwood knocks out victory on Ashland Crestview 79-61
No quarter was granted as Bloomdale Elmwood blunted Ashland Crestview’s plans 79-61 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on February 23.
The first quarter gave Bloomdale Elmwood a 24-14 lead over Ashland Crestview.
Bloomdale Elmwood’s offense moved to a 38-31 lead over Ashland Crestview at halftime.
The Royals’ supremacy showed as they carried a 62-45 lead into the fourth quarter.
Greenwich South Central knocks off Lucas 44-41
Tuesday’s outing turned into an endurance test that Greenwich South Central passed in a 44-41 victory at Lucas’ expense on March 1 in Ohio boys high school basketball.
The Cubs authored a promising start, taking advantage of the Trojans 12-11 at the end of the first quarter.
Greenwich South Central fought to a 22-21 half margin at Lucas’ expense.
Lucas moved ahead of Greenwich South Central 32-31 to start the fourth quarter.
The clock was the only thing that stopped Greenwich South Central, which enjoyed the upper hand in a 13-9 fourth quarter, too.
Too close for comfort: Fairview Park Fairview edges Oberlin 67-63
Mighty close, mighty fine, Fairview Park Fairview wore a victory shine after clipping Oberlin 67-63 on March 1 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
The Phoenix showed they were ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 21-17 advantage over the Warriors as the first quarter ended.
Oberlin proved it would be a force to be reckoned with by building a 32-24 advantage over Fairview Park Fairview at the half.
Nothing was decided in the third quarter, with Fairview Park Fairview and Oberlin locked in a 43-43 stalemate.
Smithville clips Columbia Station Columbia in tight victory 54-52
It wasn’t pretty, gut-tough wins usually aren’t, but Smithville wasn’t going for style points. A victory will do, and it was earned 54-52 over Columbia Station Columbia in an Ohio boys basketball matchup.
The Raiders started on steady ground by forging an 8-6 lead over the Smithies at the end of the first quarter.
Columbia Station Columbia took a 28-17 lead over Smithville heading to the half locker room.
Nothing was decided in the third quarter, with the Smithies and the Raiders locked in a 39-39 stalemate.
Creston Norwayne finds its footing in victory over Elyria Catholic 79-56
Yes, Creston Norwayne looked superb in beating Elyria Catholic, but no autographs please after its 79-56 victory in Ohio boys basketball action on February 28.
The Bobcats opened with a 15-13 advantage over the Panthers through the first quarter.
Creston Norwayne’s shooting darted to a 34-24 lead over Elyria Catholic at the half.
The Bobcats’ domination showed as they carried a 54-30 lead into the fourth quarter.
Too close for comfort, Willoughby Cornerstone strains past Dalton 60-56
The margin for error was so small it only piqued the anxiety, but Willoughby Cornerstone didn’t mind, dispatching Dalton 60-56 during this Ohio boys high school basketball game.
The first quarter gave the Patriots a 20-7 lead over the Bulldogs.
Willoughby Cornerstone’s shooting pulled ahead to a 31-15 lead over Dalton at the intermission.
Willoughby Cornerstone moved ahead of Dalton 43-30 as the fourth quarter started.
The verdict could’ve been in doubt thanks to Dalton’s finishing flurry, but Willoughby Cornerstone swerved out of trouble to earn the win in the fourth quarter.
Greenwich South Central manhandles Lakeside Marblehead Danbury 71-43
Greenwich South Central’s river of points eventually washed away Lakeside Marblehead Danbury in a 71-43 offensive cavalcade during this Ohio boys high school basketball game.
The Trojans opened with a 16-3 advantage over the Lakers through the first quarter.
The Trojans’ offense moved to a 33-20 lead over the Lakers at halftime.
Greenwich South Central’s might showed as it carried a 52-31 lead into the fourth quarter.
Lucas earns solid win over Plymouth 46-31
Lucas dumped Plymouth 46-31 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on February 25.
The Cubs darted in front of the Big Red 5-2 to begin the second quarter.
Lucas’ offense jumped to a 17-4 lead over Plymouth at the half.
The Cubs’ edge showed as they carried a 25-18 lead into the fourth quarter.
Cleveland Heights Lutheran East explodes on Apple Creek Waynedale 82-57
Cleveland Heights Lutheran East showed little mercy and even less remorse in overpowering Apple Creek Waynedale 82-57 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on February 28.
Mansfield edges Shelby in tough test 54-52
Mansfield poked just enough holes in Shelby’s defense to garner a taut 54-52 victory during this Ohio boys high school basketball game.
The start wasn’t the problem for Shelby, who began with a 14-10 edge over Mansfield through the end of the first quarter.
Shelby took a 33-28 lead over Mansfield heading to halftime locker room.
The Whippets moved ahead by earning a 44-41 advantage over the Tygers at the end of the third quarter.
Mansfield hummed like a well-oiled machine through the fourth quarter, extending the lead with a 13-8 advantage in the frame.
Winning recipe: Apple Creek Waynedale broils Wellington 56-42
Apple Creek Waynedale notched a win on the victory belt after defeating Wellington 56-42 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup.
The Dukes showed they were ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 12-9 advantage over the Golden Bears as the first quarter ended.
The Golden Bears’ offense moved to a 24-16 lead over the Dukes at the intermission.
Apple Creek Waynedale’s influence showed as it carried a 41-28 lead into the fourth quarter.
Huron pushes over Ontario 65-54
Saddled up and ready to go, Huron spurred past Ontario 65-54 in Ohio boys basketball action on February 25.
The Tigers opened with a 16-12 advantage over the Warriors through the first quarter.
The Tigers’ offense jumped to a 31-25 lead over the Warriors at halftime.
The Tigers’ position showed as they carried a 45-34 lead into the fourth quarter.
Huron made sure there were no late heroics, shadowing Ontario’s offensive output in the final period 20-20.
Oberlin gallops past Akron Manchester 84-71
Oberlin notched a win on the victory belt after defeating Akron Manchester 84-71 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup.
Akron Manchester showed it was ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 20-17 advantage over Oberlin as the first quarter ended.
The Phoenix’s offense jumped to a 39-33 lead over the Panthers at halftime.
The Phoenix’s leg-up showed as they carried a 60-49 lead into the fourth quarter.
Medina Highland wins tense tussle with North Ridgeville 68-61
Medina Highland knocked off North Ridgeville 68-61 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on February 26.
Medina Highland’s shooting darted to a 31-29 lead over North Ridgeville at the intermission.
Medina Highland’s control showed as it carried a 48-44 lead into the fourth quarter.
The Hornets’ train of momentum chugged along the final-quarter tracks with a 20-17 points differential.
Take a breath; Medina deserves it after overtime win over Wooster 80-73
This thrilling encounter reached overtime before Medina could edge Wooster 80-73 in Ohio boys basketball on February 26.
The start wasn’t the problem for Wooster, who began with a 16-15 edge over Medina through the end of the first quarter.
Wooster climbed on top in the first half and stayed there with a 36-29 lead at halftime.
Wooster enjoyed a 55-42 lead over Medina to start the fourth quarter.
The Battling Bees put a bow on this victory with a strong first overtime-period kick, outpointing the Generals 12-5 in the last stanza.
Lexington turns out the lights on Bellville Clear Fork 60-26
Lexington swept across the scoreboard with a dizzying flurry of points to ambush Bellville Clear Fork 60-26 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on February 25.
The first quarter gave the Minutemen a 12-7 lead over the Colts.
The Minutemen’s offense darted to a 16-10 lead over the Colts at the half.
The Minutemen’s determination showed as they carried a 45-21 lead into the fourth quarter.
Greenwich South Central buries Mansfield St. Peters under avalanche of points 60-26
Greenwich South Central’s offensive machine was hitting on all cylinders Wednesday night as it kept the scoreboard operators busy with a 60-26 win over Mansfield St. Peters on February 23 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
The Trojans took charge in front of the Spartans 25-4 to begin the second quarter.
The Trojans’ shooting thundered to a 39-8 lead over the Spartans at the half.
The Trojans’ dominance showed as they carried a 56-17 lead into the fourth quarter.
Too close for comfort: Brunswick edges Wadsworth 73-65
Brunswick posted a tight 73-65 win over Wadsworth on February 26 in Ohio boys high school basketball.
No pain, no gain; Dresden Tri-Valley overcomes Millersburg West Holmes 67-50
Stretched out and finally snapped, Dresden Tri-Valley put just enough pressure on Millersburg West Holmes to earn a 67-50 victory in Ohio boys basketball action on February 26.
The Scotties jumped in front of the Knights 18-9 to begin the second quarter.
Dresden Tri-Valley’s shooting moved to a 32-19 lead over Millersburg West Holmes at halftime.
Bazinga: Quick lead pushes Creston Norwayne past Loudonville 79-28
Creston Norwayne took control early and methodically pulled away to beat Loudonville 79-28 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on February 25.
The first quarter gave Creston Norwayne a 30-4 lead over Loudonville.
Creston Norwayne fought to a 56-12 intermission margin at Loudonville’s expense.
The Bobcats breathed fire in front of the Red Birds 70-25 going into the fourth quarter.
Razor thin: Medina Buckeye earns tough victory over Norton 71-62
Early action on the scoreboard pushed Medina Buckeye to the front, and it stayed there to fend off Norton 71-62 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup.
Medina Buckeye’s shooting jumped to a 31-25 lead over Norton at halftime.
Smithville hammers Beachwood into submission 62-32
Smithville painted a masterpiece of offensive basketball all over the canvas of Beachwood’s defense for a 62-32 win at Smithville High on February 25 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
The Smithies made the first move by forging an 18-14 margin over the Bison after the first quarter.
The Smithies’ upper-hand showed as they carried a 39-22 lead into the fourth quarter.
Akron East nets nifty win over Bay Village Bay 65-63
A nook of opportunity was all that was needed and Akron East nabbed it to nudge past Bay Village Bay 65-63 in Ohio boys basketball on February 25.
The Rockets showed they were ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 23-13 advantage over the Dragons as the first quarter ended.
The Rockets enjoyed a 51-47 lead over the Dragons to start the fourth quarter.
Akron East’s train of momentum chugged along the fourth-quarter tracks with an 18-12 points differential.
Razor thin: Medina Highland earns tough victory over Elyria 52-44
Medina Highland upended Elyria for a narrow 52-44 victory in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on February 24.
Mansfield mauls Galion in strong showing 93-45
Mansfield left no doubt of its superiority in polishing off Galion 93-45 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup.
Mansfield made the first move by forging a 40-23 margin over Galion after the first quarter.
The Tygers’ offense jumped on top to a 61-25 lead over the Tigers at halftime.
The Tygers’ reign showed as they carried a 78-35 lead into the fourth quarter.
Lakeside Marblehead Danbury rides the comeback trail to dust Mansfield Christian 67-49
Lakeside Marblehead Danbury donned the rally caps and found a fit in dropping Mansfield Christian 67-49 on Wednesday in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on February 23.
The Flames authored a promising start, taking advantage of the Lakers 11-9 at the end of the first quarter.
The Lakers’ offense jumped to a 22-20 lead over the Flames at halftime.
Lakeside Marblehead Danbury’s leverage showed as it carried a 41-36 lead into the fourth quarter.
Newark outlasts Mt. Vernon 55-39
Newark dumped Mt. Vernon 55-39 in Ohio boys basketball action on February 25.
The first quarter gave Newark a 30-16 lead over Mt. Vernon.
Newark’s rule showed as it carried a 48-31 lead into the fourth quarter.
Dalton pushes over Willoughby Andrews Osborne 75-63
Dalton collected a 75-63 victory over Willoughby Andrews Osborne at Dalton High on February 25 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
Too much fuss: Wooster stresses Parma 70-55
Riding a wave of production, Wooster dunked Parma 70-55 during this Ohio boys high school basketball game.
Wooster broke in front at the beginning of the fourth quarter with a 51-38 lead over Parma.
Winning recipe: Bristolville Bristol broils Hartville Lake Center Christian 70-51
Bristolville Bristol tipped and eventually toppled Hartville Lake Center Christian 70-51 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on February 25.
Canton McKinley hustles by Macedonia Nordonia in victory 58-42
Canton McKinley put together a victorious gameplan to stop Macedonia Nordonia 58-42 in Ohio boys basketball action on February 26.
Mentor Lake Catholic overwhelms Akron Coventry 50-28
Fireworks are most common on the Fourth of July, but Mentor Lake Catholic broke out its own form of pyrotechnics during its 50-28 explosion on Akron Coventry for an Ohio boys basketball victory on February 25.
Convincing fashion: Cleveland St. Ignatius handles Akron Firestone 92-30
Cleveland St. Ignatius showered the scoreboard with points to drown Akron Firestone 92-30 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup.
Cleveland St. Ignatius pulled ahead in front of Akron Firestone 54-15 to begin the second quarter.
Youngstown Boardman pushes over Massillon 62-43
Stretched out and finally snapped, Youngstown Boardman put just enough pressure on Massillon to earn a 62-43 victory in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on February 26.
Cuyahoga Heights outlasts Mogadore 61-46
Cuyahoga Heights tipped and eventually toppled Mogadore 61-46 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup.
Canton McKinley rains all over Painesville Harvey 56-16
Canton McKinley painted a masterpiece of offensive basketball all over the canvas of Painesville Harvey’s defense for a 56-16 win in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on February 23.
Canton McKinley made the first move by forging a 28-10 margin over Painesville Harvey after the first quarter.
The Bulldogs’ control showed as they carried a 47-14 lead into the fourth quarter.
Canton South records sound decision over Beloit West Branch 43-34
Canton South knocked off Beloit West Branch 43-34 in Ohio boys basketball on February 25.
Fairview Park Fairview cancels check from Massillon Tuslaw 73-60
Fairview Park Fairview notched a win on the victory belt after defeating Massillon Tuslaw 73-60 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup.
Tough to find an edge early, the Warriors and the Mustangs fashioned a 12-12 stalemate through the first quarter.
The Warriors broke in front at the beginning of the fourth quarter with a 49-39 lead over the Mustangs.
Solon buries Akron North under avalanche of points 89-45
Solon dominated the first half and coasted to a convincing 89-45 victory over Akron North during this Ohio boys high school basketball game.
Massillon Jackson manhandles Hudson 77-42
Massillon Jackson dominated the first half and coasted to a convincing 77-42 victory over Hudson on February 23 in Ohio boys high school basketball.
The Polar Bears broke in front at the beginning of the fourth quarter with a 67-35 lead over the Explorers.
Kent Roosevelt sprints past Akron Ellet 78-59
Riding a wave of production, Kent Roosevelt dunked Akron Ellet 78-59 on February 23 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
Stow-Munroe Falls soars over Akron Kenmore-Garfield 60-37
Stow-Munroe Falls controlled the action to earn a strong 60-37 win against Akron Kenmore-Garfield in Ohio boys basketball action on February 23.
Berea-Midpark records sound decision over Barberton 63-54
Early action on the scoreboard pushed Berea-Midpark to the front, and it stayed there to fend off Barberton 63-54 in Ohio boys basketball on February 23.
The Titans’ offense jumped to a 34-23 lead over the Magics at the half.
The verdict could’ve been in doubt thanks to the Magics’ finishing flurry, but the Titans swerved out of trouble to earn the win in the fourth quarter.
Putting it all together: Massillon Jackson overwhelms Massillon Perry 71-49
Massillon Jackson controlled the scoreboard and the game in a sound 71-49 victory over Massillon Perry in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on February 26.
Akron Hoban denies North Canton Hoover’s challenge 63-46
No quarter was granted as Akron Hoban blunted North Canton Hoover’s plans 63-46 on February 26 in Ohio boys high school basketball.
Akron Hoban broke in front at the beginning of the fourth quarter with a 52-32 lead over North Canton Hoover.
Toledo Start nips Medina Highland in scare 44-35
Toledo Start topped Medina Highland 44-35 in a tough tilt in an Ohio girls basketball matchup.
The Spartans fought to a 28-19 half margin at the Hornets’ expense.
It was tough sledding with defenses hanging tough for each side in a 44-35 fourth-quarter tie.
Razor thin: Shelby earns tough victory over Copley 35-33
Shelby posted a tight 35-33 win over Copley in Ohio girls basketball on March 1.
The first quarter gave Shelby a 15-9 lead over Copley.
Shelby’s offense moved to a 20-9 lead over Copley at the half.
Copley rallied in the fourth quarter, but Shelby skirted trouble with just enough offense to thwart all hopes.
Norton edges Beloit West Branch in tough test 36-31
Norton wasted no time, pushing in front and finishing in the same fashion during this 36-31 victory over Beloit West Branch in an Ohio girls basketball matchup on March 1.
Norton’s shooting jumped to an 18-8 lead over Beloit West Branch at the half.
The third quarter gave Norton a 30-21 lead over Beloit West Branch.
Beloit West Branch turned up the heat in the final quarter, but Norton put the game on ice.
Shelby flies high over Bellville Clear Fork 57-33
Shelby offered a menacingly balanced approach while handling Bellville Clear Fork with an all-around effort during this 57-33 victory in Ohio girls basketball on February 26.
Shelby’s shooting moved to a 28-16 lead over Bellville Clear Fork at the half.
The Whippets’ reign showed as they carried a 44-26 lead into the fourth quarter.
Shelby escapes Sandusky Perkins 56-52
It wasn’t pretty, gut-tough wins usually aren’t, but Shelby wasn’t going for style points. A victory will do, and it was earned 56-52 over Sandusky Perkins in an Ohio girls basketball matchup.
Shelby made the first move by forging a 16-15 margin over Sandusky Perkins after the first quarter.
The Whippets opened a meager 32-25 gap over the Pirates at the intermission.
The Whippets enjoyed a modest margin over the Pirates with a 43-38 lead heading to the fourth quarter.
The Pirates turned up the heat in the final quarter, but the Whippets put the game on ice.
Putting it all together: New Washington Buckeye Central overwhelms Mansfield Christian 69-16
New Washington Buckeye Central showered the scoreboard with points to drown Mansfield Christian 69-16 at New Washington Buckeye Central High on February 24 in Ohio girls high school basketball action.
New Washington Buckeye Central made the first move by forging a 41-7 margin over Mansfield Christian after the first quarter.
The Bucks’ control showed as they carried a 69-16 lead into the fourth quarter.
Upper Sandusky survives taut tilt with Ashland Crestview 42-39
Upper Sandusky upended Ashland Crestview for a narrow 42-39 victory in Ohio girls basketball on February 24.
The start wasn’t the problem for Ashland Crestview, who began with a 7-6 edge over Upper Sandusky through the end of the first quarter.
Ashland Crestview took a 17-14 lead over Upper Sandusky heading to halftime locker room.
The Rams broke in front at the beginning of the fourth quarter with a 31-20 lead over the Cougars.
The verdict could’ve been in doubt thanks to Ashland Crestview’s finishing flurry, but Upper Sandusky swerved out of trouble to earn the win in the final quarter.
Winning recipe: Bellville Clear Fork broils Mansfield 48-38
Bellville Clear Fork collected a 48-38 victory over Mansfield at Mansfield Senior High on February 24 in Ohio girls high school basketball action.
The Colts moved in front of the Tygers 11-8 to begin the second quarter.
The Colts registered a 17-10 advantage at half over the Tygers.
The Colts darted in front of the Tygers 33-20 to begin the fourth quarter.
The Tygers turned up the heat in the final quarter, but the Colts put the game on ice.
Apple Creek Waynedale rains down on Garfield Heights Trinity 52-40
Apple Creek Waynedale tipped and eventually toppled Garfield Heights Trinity 52-40 during this Ohio girls high school basketball game.
The Golden Bears’ offense jumped to a 29-16 lead over the Trojans at halftime.
The Golden Bears’ influence showed as they carried a 36-24 lead into the fourth quarter.
Apple Creek Waynedale blunted Garfield Heights Trinity’s dreams of a rally by mirroring its final period points total.
New Concord John Glenn pushes over Millersburg West Holmes 58-40
Riding a wave of production, New Concord John Glenn dunked Millersburg West Holmes 58-40 on February 26 in Ohio girls high school basketball action.
The first quarter gave New Concord John Glenn a 11-10 lead over Millersburg West Holmes.
New Concord John Glenn registered a 24-21 advantage at halftime over Millersburg West Holmes.
New Concord John Glenn darted over Millersburg West Holmes when the fourth quarter began 40-30.
Norton utilizes overtime, extra oxygen to defeat Gates Mills Gilmour 50-46
Extra action was needed before Norton could slip past Gates Mills Gilmour 50-46 in an Ohio girls basketball matchup.
Copley earns narrow win over Shaker Heights Laurel 30-28
Copley topped Shaker Heights Laurel 30-28 in a tough tilt in an Ohio girls basketball matchup on February 26.
Copley broke in front at the beginning of the fourth quarter with a 30-28 lead over Shaker Heights Laurel.
Warrensville Heights rolls like thunder over Ashland Mapleton 51-20
Warrensville Heights dominated the first half and coasted to a convincing 51-20 victory over Ashland Mapleton in an Ohio girls basketball matchup on February 23.
Medina Highland pushes over Rocky River Magnificat 64-52
Playing with a winning hand, Medina Highland trumped Rocky River Magnificat 64-52 for an Ohio girls basketball victory on February 25.
The Hornets registered a 26-22 advantage at halftime over the Blue Streaks.
Tough tussle: Cleveland St. Joseph steps past Wadsworth 27-19
Friday’s outing turned into an endurance test that Cleveland St. Joseph passed in a 27-19 victory at Wadsworth’s expense in an Ohio girls basketball matchup on February 25.
The Grizzlies got the better of the action throughout the first half, owning a 14-13 margin over the Jaguars at intermission.
Akron St. Vincent – St. Mary smashes through Oberlin Firelands 60-26
Akron St. Vincent – St. Mary didn’t tinker around with Oberlin Firelands. A 60-26 result offered a strong testament in the win column in an Ohio girls basketball matchup.
The first quarter gave Akron St. Vincent – St. Mary a 21-12 lead over Oberlin Firelands.
Akron St. Vincent – St. Mary’s shooting pulled ahead to a 35-18 lead over Oberlin Firelands at the half.
The Fighting Irish’s determination showed as they carried a 46-24 lead into the fourth quarter.
Loudonville rolls like thunder over Columbia Station Columbia 50-28
Yes, Loudonville looked superb in beating Columbia Station Columbia, but no autographs please after its 50-28 victory in an Ohio girls basketball matchup.
Garfield Heights Trinity wins tense tussle with Creston Norwayne 39-36
Garfield Heights Trinity poked just enough holes in Creston Norwayne’s defense to garner a taut 39-36 victory in an Ohio girls basketball matchup.
Garfield Heights Trinity’s offense jumped to a 21-17 lead over Creston Norwayne at the half.
The Trojans’ influence showed as they carried a 39-36 lead into the fourth quarter.
Millersburg West Holmes severs Uhrichsville Claymont’s hopes 49-36
Millersburg West Holmes handed Uhrichsville Claymont a tough 49-36 loss in an Ohio girls basketball matchup.
Copley nips Rocky River in scare 36-35
Copley upended Rocky River for a narrow 36-35 victory in Ohio girls basketball action on February 23.
The Indians jumped in front of the Pirates 36-35 to begin the second quarter.
Norton pockets solid victory over Cuyahoga Falls Cuyahoga Valley Christian 49-45
Norton upended Cuyahoga Falls Cuyahoga Valley Christian for a narrow 49-45 victory in Ohio girls basketball action on February 23.
Dalton rains down on Cuyahoga Heights 38-19
Dalton tipped and eventually toppled Cuyahoga Heights 38-19 at Cuyahoga Heights High on February 23 in Ohio girls high school basketball action.
The Bulldogs broke in front at the beginning of the fourth quarter with a 38-19 lead over the Redskins.
Overtime is just fine for Cleveland St. Joseph in win over Akron Hoban 65-58
Extra action was needed before Cleveland St. Joseph could slip past Akron Hoban 65-58 in Ohio girls basketball on March 1.
Cleveland St. Joseph opened with a 11-9 advantage over Akron Hoban through the first quarter.
Cleveland St. Joseph avoided the brakes and shifted into victory gear via a 14-8 stretch over the final period.
Too close for comfort: Massillon Jackson edges Uniontown Green 49-41
Massillon Jackson poked just enough holes in Uniontown Green’s defense to garner a taut 49-41 victory for an Ohio girls basketball victory on March 1.
Stopped cold: Massillon Jackson thwarts Canton GlenOak’s quest 44-34
Riding a wave of production, Massillon Jackson dunked Canton GlenOak 44-34 in an Ohio girls basketball matchup.
Canton GlenOak authored a promising start, taking advantage of Massillon Jackson 6-2 at the end of the first quarter.
Massillon Jackson registered a 22-16 advantage at half over Canton GlenOak.
The Polar Bears jumped in front of the Golden Eagles 34-23 to begin the fourth quarter.
Both teams traded salvos in the final period, but the Polar Bears had enough offense to deny the Golden Eagles in the end.
Shaken, not stirred, Akron Hoban cracks North Canton Hoover 56-15
Yes, Akron Hoban looked superb in beating North Canton Hoover, but no autographs please after its 56-15 victory in an Ohio girls basketball matchup.
Akron Hoban opened with a 21-5 advantage over North Canton Hoover through the first quarter.
Akron Hoban’s offense roared to a 34-5 lead over North Canton Hoover at the half.
Old Games
Bowling Green outlasts Ashland 69-53
Bowling Green handed Ashland a tough 69-53 loss on February 25 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
The first quarter gave Bowling Green a 15-10 lead over Ashland.
Bowling Green roared over Ashland 57-34 heading to the fourth quarter.
Bloomdale Elmwood’s convoy passes Ashland Crestview 79-61
Bloomdale Elmwood put together a victorious gameplan to stop Ashland Crestview 79-61 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on February 23.
The Royals jumped in front of the Cougars 24-14 to begin the second quarter.
Bloomdale Elmwood kept a 38-31 halftime margin at Ashland Crestview’s expense.
Bloomdale Elmwood’s upper-hand showed as it carried a 62-45 lead into the fourth quarter.
Bowling Green rides the rough off Mansfield Madison Comprehensive 55-45
Bowling Green dumped Mansfield Madison Comprehensive 55-45 on February 23 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
The Bobcats opened with a 11-9 advantage over the Rams through the first quarter.
An intermission tie at 22-22 allowed for a respite as both teams looked to regroup in the locker room.
Bowling Green broke in front at the beginning of the fourth quarter with a 37-32 lead over Mansfield Madison Comprehensive.
Conditioning showed as the Bobcats outscored the Rams 18-13 in the final period.
Newark knocks out victory on Mt. Vernon 55-39
Newark grabbed a 55-39 victory at the expense of Mt. Vernon in an Ohio boys basketball matchup.
The first quarter gave the Wildcats a 30-16 lead over the Yellow Jackets.
The Wildcats’ command showed as they carried a 48-31 lead into the fourth quarter.
Close Encounter: Willoughby Cornerstone nips Dalton 60-56
Willoughby Cornerstone poked just enough holes in Dalton’s defense to garner a taut 60-56 victory in an Ohio boys basketball matchup.
The Patriots opened with a 20-7 advantage over the Bulldogs through the first quarter.
Willoughby Cornerstone opened a gross 31-15 gap over Dalton at the intermission.
The Patriots and the Bulldogs were engaged in a slim affair at 43-30 as the fourth quarter started.
Willoughby Cornerstone chalked up this decision in spite of Dalton’s spirited final-quarter performance.
Abracadabra: Cleveland Heights Lutheran East vanquishes Apple Creek Waynedale 82-57
Impressive was a ready adjective for Cleveland Heights Lutheran East’s 82-57 throttling of Apple Creek Waynedale on February 28 in Ohio boys high school basketball.
Fairview Park Fairview pockets solid victory over Oberlin 67-63
Fairview Park Fairview knocked off Oberlin 67-63 in Ohio boys basketball on March 1.
The start wasn’t the problem for Oberlin, who began with a 21-17 edge over Fairview Park Fairview through the end of the first quarter.
Oberlin proved it would be a force to be reckoned with by building a 32-24 advantage over Fairview Park Fairview at the half.
Nothing was decided in the third quarter, with Fairview Park Fairview and Oberlin locked in a 43-43 stalemate.
Dalton posts win at Willoughby Andrews Osborne’s expense 75-63
Dalton dumped Willoughby Andrews Osborne 75-63 on February 25 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
Smithville paints near-perfect picture in win over Beachwood 62-32
Beachwood had no answers as Smithville roared to a 62-32 victory on February 25 in Ohio boys high school basketball.
The first quarter gave Smithville an 18-14 lead over Beachwood.
The Smithies’ power showed as they carried a 39-22 lead into the fourth quarter.
Wooster sprints past Parma 70-55
Wooster trucked Parma on the road to a 70-55 victory in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on February 23.
Wooster broke in front at the beginning of the fourth quarter with a 51-38 lead over Parma.
Dresden Tri-Valley collects victory over Millersburg West Holmes 67-50
Stretched out and finally snapped, Dresden Tri-Valley put just enough pressure on Millersburg West Holmes to earn a 67-50 victory in Ohio boys basketball on February 26.
The Scotties opened with an 18-9 advantage over the Knights through the first quarter.
Dresden Tri-Valley’s offense jumped to a 32-19 lead over Millersburg West Holmes at halftime.
Youngstown Boardman’s convoy passes Massillon 62-43
Youngstown Boardman grabbed a 62-43 victory at the expense of Massillon in an Ohio boys basketball matchup.
Canton McKinley’s convoy passes Macedonia Nordonia 58-42
Canton McKinley collected a 58-42 victory over Macedonia Nordonia in Ohio boys basketball action on February 26.
Canton South earns narrow win over Beloit West Branch 43-34
Canton South found the tipping point, and leaned on it to knock off Beloit West Branch 43-34 for an Ohio boys basketball victory on February 25.
Fairview Park Fairview rains down on Massillon Tuslaw 73-60
Stretched out and finally snapped, Fairview Park Fairview put just enough pressure on Massillon Tuslaw to earn a 73-60 victory in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on February 25.
Neither side could break ahead as the two teams began in a tense 12-12 duel in the first quarter.
The Warriors broke in front at the beginning of the fourth quarter with a 49-39 lead over the Mustangs.
Storm warning: Canton McKinley rains down on Painesville Harvey 56-16
Canton McKinley swept across the scoreboard with a dizzying flurry of points to ambush Painesville Harvey 56-16 during this Ohio boys high school basketball game.
Canton McKinley made the first move by forging a 28-10 margin over Painesville Harvey after the first quarter.
Canton McKinley’s might showed as it carried a 47-14 lead into the fourth quarter.
Massillon Jackson dismantles Hudson in convincing manner 77-42
Massillon Jackson left no doubt of its superiority in polishing off Hudson 77-42 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on February 23.
The Polar Bears broke in front at the beginning of the fourth quarter with a 67-35 lead over the Explorers.
Toledo Start squeezes past Medina Highland 44-35
Toledo Start upended Medina Highland for a narrow 44-35 victory during this Ohio girls high school basketball game.
Toledo Start registered a 28-19 advantage at intermission over Medina Highland.
The two squads struggled to a draw at the final quarter, setting for a 44-35 tie.
Norton delivers heart-wrenching defeat to Beloit West Branch 36-31
The margin for error was so small it only piqued the anxiety, but Norton didn’t mind, dispatching Beloit West Branch 36-31 in an Ohio girls basketball matchup.
The Panthers fought to an 18-8 intermission margin at the Warriors’ expense.
Norton moved in front of Beloit West Branch 30-21 to begin the fourth quarter.
Norton chalked up this decision in spite of Beloit West Branch’s spirited fourth-quarter performance.
Norton has something to talk about outlasting Gates Mills Gilmour in overtime 50-46
Extra action was needed before Norton could slip past Gates Mills Gilmour 50-46 on February 26 in Ohio girls high school basketball.
Copley nets nifty win over Shaker Heights Laurel 30-28
Copley broke on top and refused to fold in holding off Shaker Heights Laurel 30-28 in an Ohio girls basketball matchup on February 26.
The Indians broke in front at the beginning of the fourth quarter with a 30-28 lead over the Gators.
Apple Creek Waynedale’s convoy passes Garfield Heights Trinity 52-40
Apple Creek Waynedale notched a win on the victory belt after defeating Garfield Heights Trinity 52-40 in an Ohio girls basketball matchup.
The Golden Bears’ shooting darted to a 29-16 lead over the Trojans at the half.
Apple Creek Waynedale’s position showed as it carried a 36-24 lead into the fourth quarter.
The Golden Bears blunted the Trojans’ dreams of a rally by mirroring their final period points total.
Cleveland St. Joseph nets nifty win over Wadsworth 27-19
Cleveland St. Joseph poked just enough holes in Wadsworth’s defense to garner a taut 27-19 victory in Ohio girls basketball action on February 25.
Wadsworth proved it would be a force to be reckoned with by building a 14-13 advantage over Cleveland St. Joseph at the half.
Medina Highland severs Rocky River Magnificat’s hopes 64-52
Saddled up and ready to go, Medina Highland spurred past Rocky River Magnificat 64-52 in an Ohio girls basketball matchup on February 25.
Medina Highland registered a 26-22 advantage at halftime over Rocky River Magnificat.
Powerhouse performance: Warrensville Heights roars to big win over Ashland Mapleton 51-20
Warrensville Heights handled Ashland Mapleton 51-20 in an impressive showing in Ohio girls basketball action on February 23.
Garfield Heights Trinity survives taut tilt with Creston Norwayne 39-36
Garfield Heights Trinity knocked off Creston Norwayne 39-36 on February 23 in Ohio girls high school basketball.
The Trojans’ shooting moved to a 21-17 lead over the Bobcats at the intermission.
The Trojans’ position showed as they carried a 39-36 lead into the fourth quarter.
Dalton gallops past Cuyahoga Heights 38-19
Saddled up and ready to go, Dalton spurred past Cuyahoga Heights 38-19 during this Ohio girls high school basketball game.
Dalton broke in front at the beginning of the fourth quarter with a 38-19 lead over Cuyahoga Heights.
Norton survives taut tilt with Cuyahoga Falls Cuyahoga Valley Christian 49-45
Norton upended Cuyahoga Falls Cuyahoga Valley Christian for a narrow 49-45 victory in an Ohio girls basketball matchup on February 23.
Close Encounter: Copley nips Rocky River 36-35
Mighty close, mighty fine, Copley wore a victory shine after clipping Rocky River 36-35 in Ohio girls basketball on February 23.
Copley made the first move by forging a 36-35 margin over Rocky River after the first quarter.
Too much fuss: New Concord John Glenn stresses Millersburg West Holmes 58-40
Stretched out and finally snapped, New Concord John Glenn put just enough pressure on Millersburg West Holmes to earn a 58-40 victory in Ohio girls basketball action on February 26.
The Little Muskies moved in front of the Knights 11-10 to begin the second quarter.
The Little Muskies fought to a 24-21 intermission margin at the Knights’ expense.
New Concord John Glenn jumped to a 40-30 bulge over Millersburg West Holmes as the fourth quarter began.
Millersburg West Holmes gallops past Uhrichsville Claymont 49-36
Riding a wave of production, Millersburg West Holmes dunked Uhrichsville Claymont 49-36 at Millersburg West Holmes High on February 23 in Ohio girls high school basketball action.
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