OHSAA girls basketball scores for December 16, 2023 in Ohio high school sport.
Hiland thwarts Tuscarawas Valley’s quest
Hiland eventually beat Tuscarawas Valley 59-41 during this Ohio girls high school basketball game on Dec. 16.
Neither side could break ahead as the two teams began in a tense 17-17 duel in the first quarter.
The Hawks opened a meager 36-30 gap over the Trojans at halftime.
Hiland breathed fire to a 52-36 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Hawks got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 7-5 edge.
The last time Hiland and Tuscarawas Valley played in a 45-41 game on Jan. 30, 2023.
Recently on Dec. 6, Hiland squared off with Claymont in a basketball game.
River Valley routs Highland
River Valley raced to a big lead and never looked back in a 51-29 win over Highland in Ohio girls basketball on Dec. 16.
The last time River Valley and Highland played in a 54-44 game on Feb. 3, 2023.
Recently on Dec. 8, Highland squared off with Shelby in a basketball game.
Cardington-Lincoln tops Northmor
Cardington-Lincoln raced to a big lead and never looked back in a 56-24 win over Northmor in an Ohio girls basketball matchup on Dec. 16.
Cardington-Lincoln opened with a 13-2 advantage over Northmor through the first quarter.
The Pirates fought to a 35-12 half margin at the Golden Knights’ expense.
Cardington-Lincoln thundered to a 52-20 lead heading into the final quarter.
Neither team could gain any advantage in the fourth quarter.
Last season, Northmor and Cardington-Lincoln squared off on Feb. 14, 2023 at Cardington High School.
In recent action on Dec. 6, Northmor faced off against Centerburg and Cardington-Lincoln took on Bucyrus on Dec. 11 at Cardington High School.
Lexington claims tight victory against Madison Comprehensive
Lexington topped Madison Comprehensive 39-36 in a tough tilt at Lexington High on Dec. 16 in Ohio girls high school basketball action.
Last season, Lexington and Madison Comprehensive faced off on Jan. 7, 2023 at Madison Comprehensive High School.
In recent action on Dec. 2, Lexington faced off against West Holmes.
Marion Harding squeezes past Ontario
Marion Harding topped Ontario 48-45 in a tough tilt on Dec. 16 in Ohio girls high school basketball.
The last time Ontario and Marion Harding played in a 39-38 game on Feb. 3, 2023.
In recent action on Dec. 2, Ontario faced off against Clear Fork.
New Philadelphia pockets slim win over Ashland
New Philadelphia posted a narrow 34-33 win over Ashland at New Philadelphia High on Dec. 16 in Ohio girls high school basketball action.
In recent action on Dec. 2, New Philadelphia faced off against Mansfield and Ashland took on Mt Vernon on Dec. 2 at Mount Vernon High School.
Colonel Crawford secures a win over Mt. Gilead
Colonel Crawford collected a solid win over Mt. Gilead in a 40-29 verdict on Dec. 16 in Ohio girls high school basketball action.
The last time Mt Gilead and Colonel Crawford played in a 35-27 game on Jan. 26, 2022.
Recently on Dec. 6, Mt Gilead squared off with Danville in a basketball game.
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