OHSAA boys basketball scores for December 16, 2023 in Ohio high school sport.

Lake comes up short in matchup with Ashland

Ashland handed Lake a tough 68-58 loss on Dec. 16 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.

Carey carves slim margin over Wynford

Carey finally found a way to top Wynford 66-59 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Dec. 16.

The start wasn’t the problem for Wynford, as it began with a 17-12 edge over Carey through the end of the first quarter.

The Blue Devils’ offense jumped in front for a 31-25 lead over the Royals at the intermission.

The scene changed momentarily in the third quarter when Wynford got within 44-39.

The Blue Devils held on with a 22-20 scoring edge in the fourth quarter.

The last time Carey and Wynford played in a 61-37 game on Jan. 21, 2023.

Recently on Dec. 1, Wynford squared off with Van Buren in a basketball game.

Ottawa-Glandorf escapes close call with Shelby

Ottawa-Glandorf finally found a way to top Shelby 67-63 for an Ohio boys basketball victory at Shelby High on Dec. 16.

Ottawa-Glandorf opened with a 17-9 advantage over Shelby through the first quarter.

The Whippets rallied in the second quarter by making it 31-28.

Ottawa-Glandorf and Shelby each scored in the third quarter.

The Titans got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with an 18-17 edge.

Recently on Dec. 7, Shelby squared off with Marion Harding in a basketball game.

Columbian holds off Bellevue

Columbian topped Bellevue 48-39 in a tough tilt in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Dec. 16.

Last season, Columbian and Bellevue faced off on Feb. 3, 2023 at Bellevue High School.

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