OHSAA boys basketball scores for January 5, 2024 in Ohio high school sport.
Hiland barely beats Indian Valley
Hiland posted a narrow 44-39 win over Indian Valley during this Ohio boys high school basketball game on Jan. 5.
Last season, Hiland and Indian Valley faced off on Feb. 3, 2023 at Hiland High School.
Recently on Dec. 29, Hiland squared off with University in a basketball game.
Cardington-Lincoln escapes Northmor in thin win
Cardington-Lincoln topped Northmor 51-49 in a tough tilt in Ohio boys basketball action on Jan. 5.
The start wasn’t the problem for Northmor, as it began with a 13-9 edge over Cardington-Lincoln through the end of the first quarter.
The Pirates’ offense moved in front for a 28-24 lead over the Golden Knights at the half.
Cardington-Lincoln darted to a 43-38 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Pirates enjoyed a big enough lead to offset the Golden Knights’ 11-8 advantage in the final quarter.
Last season, Northmor and Cardington-Lincoln squared off on Jan. 20, 2023 at Cardington High School.
Recently on Dec. 30, Cardington-Lincoln squared off with Highland in a basketball game.
Mansfield grinds out close victory over New Philadelphia
Mansfield finally found a way to top New Philadelphia 44-41 for an Ohio boys basketball victory on Jan. 5.
Last time New Philadelphia and Mansfield played in a 62-42 game on Jan. 6, 2023.
In recent action on Dec. 22, New Philadelphia faced off against Madison and Mansfield took on South on Dec. 30 at Columbus South High School.
Mt. Vernon overcomes Ashland in seat-squirming affair
Mt. Vernon finally found a way to top Ashland 56-49 at Mt. Vernon High on Jan. 5 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
Ashland showed it was ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out an 18-12 advantage over Mt. Vernon as the first quarter ended.
The scoreboard showed the Arrows with a 27-21 lead over the Yellow Jackets heading into the second quarter.
Mt. Vernon broke in front at the beginning of the fourth quarter with a 37-32 lead over Ashland.
The Yellow Jackets held on with a 19-17 scoring edge in the fourth quarter.
Last time Mt Vernon and Ashland played in a 66-43 game on Jan. 6, 2023.
In recent action on Dec. 22, Mt Vernon faced off against West Holmes and Ashland took on Big Walnut on Dec. 30 at Ashland High School.
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