ball bounces away from two girls basketball players
Two Hillsdale basketball players watch the ball bounce away on Friday night at Plymouth in the season opener for both schools. Credit: Diane Bemiller

PLYMOUTH — The first girls basketball game of the season took extra time to decide.

But Plymouth didn’t mind.

The Big Red Vikings earned a 26-21 overtime decision against Hillsdale on Friday night in the lidlifter for both squads.

Offense was at a premium as each team flexed its defensive muscle.

The Falcons opened a 10-5 halftime lead, but the Big Red Vikings tied it at 19-19 at the end of regulation.

Plymouth allowed just two points in the extra session to earn the win.

The Big Red Vikings (1-0) will host Galion on Tuesday.

Hillsdale (0-1) returns to action Thursday at Dalton.

The photos below were provided by Diane Bemiller.

I've lived in Richland County since 1990, married here, our children were born here. This is home. I have two books published on a passion topic, Ohio high school football. Others: Buckeyes, Cavs, Bengals,...