Crestview stops Genoa Area in snug affair
Crestview fans held their breath in an uneasy 58-53 victory over Genoa Area in Ohio boys basketball action on Friday night.
But it was worth the angst. The second-seeded Cougars claimed a Division III boys basketball sectional championship.
Crestview improved to 21-2 with this victory.
Coach John Kurtz’s team has advanced to the Norwalk District tournament and will challenge third-seeded Huron (16-6) at 6 p.m.
The Tigers pounded Northwood 61-37 on Friday night.
Not for the faint of heart: Elyria Open Door Christian topples Ashland Mapleton 65-56
Elyria Open Door Christian fans held their breath in an uneasy 65-56 victory over Ashland Mapleton in Ohio boys basketball on Feb. 24.
Not for the faint of heart: Garfield Heights Trinity topples Apple Creek Waynedale 44-42
Friday’s outing turned into an endurance test that Garfield Heights Trinity passed in a 44-42 victory at Apple Creek Waynedale’s expense at Garfield Heights Trinity High on Feb. 24 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
Storm warning: Shelby rains down on Ontario 70-48
Ontario got no credit and no consideration from Shelby, which slammed the door 70-48 on Feb. 24 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
Shelby moved in front of Ontario 26-13 to begin the second quarter.
The Whippets’ offense struck in front for a 37-21 lead over the Warriors at the intermission.
Ontario showed some mettle by fighting back to a 52-41 count in the third quarter.
Conditioning showed as the Whippets outscored the Warriors 18-7 in the fourth quarter.
Lexington escapes Willard in thin win
Lexington walked the high-wire before edging Willard 58-56 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup.
The Minutemen claimed a Division II boys sectional title and will challenge Shelby in next week’s district tournament.
Recently on Feb. 17, Lexington squared off with Mansfield in a basketball game. Click here for a recap.
Mansfield Sr. edges Bellevue in tough test 64-59
Mansfield could finally catch its breath after a close call against Bellevue in a 64-59 victory in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Feb. 24.
Jetstream: Creston Norwayne’s early advantage leaves Massillon Tuslaw in its wake 80-29
Creston Norwayne tested the scoreboard lights while lighting up Massillon Tuslaw 80-29 on Feb. 24 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
Creston Norwayne drew first blood by forging a 30-10 margin over Massillon Tuslaw after the first quarter.
The Bobcats opened a monstrous 57-17 gap over the Mustangs at halftime.
Creston Norwayne jumped to a 70-24 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Bobcats’ train of momentum chugged along the fourth-quarter tracks with a 10-5 points differential.
Zoom: Lucas leaves New London in its wake 59-28
Lucas’ competitive spirit was fine-tuned while punishing New London 59-28 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup.
Arlington outlasts Old Fort to earn OT victory 58-47
Arlington topped Old Fort in a 58-47 overtime thriller in an Ohio boys basketball matchup.
Akron Buchtel rolls like thunder over Bedford 72-43
Akron Buchtel’s powerful offense roared to a resounding victory by pulling away from Bedford 72-43 on Feb. 24 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
Akron Buchtel opened with a 16-7 advantage over Bedford through the first quarter.
The Griffins opened a small 28-14 gap over the Bearcats at halftime.
Akron Buchtel pulled to a 52-26 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Griffins put a bow on this victory with a strong fourth-quarter kick, outpointing the Bearcats 20-17 in the last stanza.
Akron East produces precision performance against Warrensville Heights 83-46
Akron East flexed its muscle and floored Warrensville Heights 83-46 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup.
Canton Central Catholic tacks win on Brooklyn 60-37
Canton Central Catholic’s offense hit on all cylinders Friday as it kept the scoreboard operators busy with a 60-37 win over Brooklyn in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Feb. 24.
Cuyahoga Falls Cuyahoga Valley Christian overpowers Akron Coventry in thorough fashion 63-30
Cuyahoga Falls Cuyahoga Valley Christian scored early and often to roll over Akron Coventry 63-30 on Feb. 24 in Ohio boys high school basketball.
Cuyahoga Heights rides the rough off Akron Manchester 44-34
Cuyahoga Heights had its hands full but finally brushed off Akron Manchester 44-34 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Feb. 24.
Middlefield Cardinal takes the lead, but can’t maintain it in falling to Dalton 81-63
Dalton fell behind, but not far enough as far as Middlefield Cardinal was concerned, when a rally resulted in an 81-63 verdict for an Ohio boys basketball victory on Feb. 24.
Sweating it out: Elyria Open Door Christian edges Ashland Mapleton 65-56
Yes, Elyria Open Door Christian looked relaxed while edging Ashland Mapleton, but no autographs please after its 65-56 victory in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Feb. 24.
Fairview Park Fairview dismantles Wooster Triway in convincing manner 85-60
Fairview Park Fairview’s all-around dominance took the form of a rollercoaster and rolled downhill on Wooster Triway during an 85-60 blowout in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Feb. 24.
Lowellville nets nifty victory over Hartville Lake Center Christian 43-41
Lowellville fans held their breath in an uneasy 43-41 victory over Hartville Lake Center Christian in Ohio boys basketball on Feb. 24.
Hartville Lake Center Christian authored a promising start, taking a 15-7 advantage over Lowellville at the end of the first quarter.
The Tigers took a 23-19 lead over the Rockets heading to the intermission locker room.
Lowellville broke in front at the beginning of the final quarter with a 33-29 lead over Hartville Lake Center Christian.
The Tigers enjoyed a 12-10 edge in the final quarter, yet the result was already decided.
Mogadore’s convoy passes Oberlin 59-48
Mogadore handed Oberlin a tough 59-48 loss for an Ohio boys basketball victory on Feb. 24.
Blowout: Rocky River Lutheran West delivers statement win over Medina Buckeye 80-46
Rocky River Lutheran West swept across the scoreboard with a dizzying flurry to ambush Medina Buckeye 80-46 during this Ohio boys high school basketball game.
Smithville engineers impressive victory over Cleveland St. Martin de Porres 74-30
Smithville stormed to a first-quarter lead and cruised to a 74-30 win over Cleveland St. Martin de Porres in an Ohio boys basketball matchup.
Smithville drew first blood by forging a 22-7 margin over Cleveland St. Martin de Porres after the first quarter.
The Smithies registered a 50-16 advantage at intermission over the Eagles.
Smithville stormed to a 72-26 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Eagles outpointed the Smithies 4-2 in the final quarter, but it was not enough to close the gap.
Caledonia River Valley sprints past Columbus Linden-McKinley 74-62
Caledonia River Valley dumped Columbus Linden-Mckinley 74-62 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup.
Findlay gives Whitehouse Anthony Wayne the business 58-34
Findlay left no doubt of its superiority in polishing off Whitehouse Anthony Wayne 58-34 in Ohio boys basketball action on Feb. 24.
Findlay Liberty-Benton collects skin-tight win against Carey 38-37
A tight-knit tilt turned in Findlay Liberty-Benton’s direction just enough to squeeze past Carey 38-37 at Carey High on Feb. 24 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
Toledo St. John’s Jesuit overcomes Tiffin Columbian’s lead to earn win 77-47
Never count out a determined team, as Toledo St. John’s Jesuit showed while coming back against Tiffin Columbian for the 77-47 win in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Feb. 24.
Vanlue rains down on Tiffin Calvert 50-37
Vanlue notched a win on the victory belt after defeating Tiffin Calvert 50-37 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Feb. 24.
Vanlue drew first blood by forging a 10-9 margin over Tiffin Calvert after the first quarter.
The Wildcats’ shooting darted in front for a 20-13 lead over the Senecas at halftime.
Vanlue jumped to a 38-20 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Senecas outpointed the Wildcats 17-12 in the final quarter, but it was not enough to close the gap.
Hiland routs Monroe Central
Hiland lit up the scoreboard on Feb. 24 to propel past Monroe Central for a 73-30 victory in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Feb. 24
The first quarter gave Hiland a 20-9 lead over Monroe Central.
The Hawks registered a 42-13 advantage at half over the Seminoles.
Hiland steamrolled to a 60-21 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Hawks got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 13-9 edge.
The last time Hiland and Monroe Central played in a 50-46 game on March 1, 2022. For results, click here.
Recently on Feb. 14, Hiland squared off with West Holmes in a basketball game. For results, click here.
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