ASHLAND — Listed below are Friday night’s boys and girls high school basketball scores from around the Ashland-area as reported to the Scorestream app.
BOYS
Barberton collects victory over Tallmadge
Barberton collected a solid win over Tallmadge in a 63-51 verdict in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 5.
Canton GlenOak collects victory over Uniontown Lake
Canton GlenOak handed Uniontown Lake a tough 58-44 loss in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 5.
Canton McKinley escapes close call with Uniontown Green
Canton McKinley posted a narrow 58-55 win over Uniontown Green in Ohio boys basketball on Jan. 5.
Cincinnati Ursuline overcomes Canton Central Catholic
Cincinnati Ursuline knocked off Canton Central Catholic 67-48 in Ohio boys basketball action on Jan. 5.
Copley overcomes Medina Highland in seat-squirming affair
Copley finally found a way to top Medina Highland 65-60 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 5.
Creston Norwayne posts win at Dalton’s expense
Creston Norwayne pushed past Dalton for a 58-41 win in Ohio boys basketball on Jan. 5.
Tough to find an edge early, Creston Norwayne and Dalton fashioned an 18-18 stalemate through the first quarter.
The Bobcats’ offense darted in front for a 30-24 lead over the Bulldogs at the half.
Creston Norwayne moved to a 47-36 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Bobcats got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 11-5 edge.
Lorain Clearview overwhelms Oberlin
Lorain Clearview raced to a big lead and never looked back in a 74-38 win over Oberlin on Jan. 5 in Ohio boys high school basketball.
The first quarter gave Lorain Clearview a 21-13 lead over Oberlin.
The Clippers fought to a 42-25 half margin at the Phoenix’s expense.
Both teams scored evenly in the third quarter to make it 51-34.
The Clippers got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 23-4 edge.
Lucas records thin win against Mansfield Christian
Lucas posted a narrow 64-62 win over Mansfield Christian on Jan. 5 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
Lucas moved in front of Mansfield Christian 13-12 to begin the second quarter.
The scoreboard showed the Flames with a 31-24 lead over the Cubs heading into the second quarter.
Mansfield Christian jumped a narrow margin over Lucas as both teams headed to make end of the third quarter adjustments.
It took a 23-14 rally, but the Cubs were up to the task, grabbing the lead for good in the final quarter.
Mansfield Sr. records thin win against New Philadelphia
Mansfield finally found a way to top New Philadelphia 44-41 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 5.
Massillon delivers statement win over Youngstown Boardman
Massillon raced to a big lead and never looked back in a 70-25 win over Youngstown Boardman at Youngstown Boardman High on Jan. 5 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
Massillon Perry comes up short in matchup with Massillon Jackson
Massillon Jackson handed Massillon Perry a tough 66-51 loss for an Ohio boys basketball victory on Jan. 5.
Mt. Vernon overcomes Ashland in seat-squirming affair
Mt. Vernon finally found a way to top Ashland 56-49 for an Ohio boys basketball victory at Mt. Vernon High on Jan. 5.
Ashland started on steady ground by forging an 18-12 lead over Mt. Vernon at the end of the first quarter.
The Arrows darted a thin margin over the Yellow Jackets as both teams headed to make end of the second quarter adjustments.
Mt. Vernon broke in front at the beginning of the final quarter with a 37-32 lead over Ashland.
The Yellow Jackets got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 19-17 edge.
New London barely beats Greenwich South Central
New London posted a narrow 52-51 win over Greenwich South Central in Ohio boys basketball on Jan. 5.
Greenwich South Central showed it was ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 14-11 advantage over New London as the first quarter ended.
The Wildcats kept a 29-28 halftime margin at the Trojans’ expense.
New London moved to a 42-39 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Trojans enjoyed a 12-10 edge in the final quarter, yet the result was already decided.
Oberlin Firelands secures a win over Sullivan Black River
Oberlin Firelands notched a win against Sullivan Black River 66-51 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 5.
Smithville earns narrow win over Doylestown Chippewa
Smithville posted a narrow 44-35 win over Doylestown Chippewa in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 5.
Warren Kennedy rallies to rock Hartville Lake Center
Warren Kennedy shook off a slow start and pulled away for an 80-63 win over Hartville Lake Center on Jan. 5 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
The start wasn’t the problem for Hartville Lake Center, as it began with a 20-14 edge over Warren Kennedy through the end of the first quarter.
The Eagles kept a 37-32 halftime margin at the Tigers’ expense.
Warren Kennedy stormed to a 62-44 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Tigers rallied in the final quarter, but the Eagles skirted trouble with just enough offense to thwart all hopes.
West Salem Northwestern escapes close call with Rittman
West Salem Northwestern finally found a way to top Rittman 62-56 for an Ohio boys basketball victory on Jan. 5.
The start wasn’t the problem for Rittman, as it began with a 17-13 edge over West Salem Northwestern through the end of the first quarter.
The Huskies kept a 25-23 half margin at the Indians’ expense.
Rittman moved ahead of West Salem Northwestern 40-38 to start the fourth quarter.
The Indians had the advantage to start the fourth quarter, but the Huskies won the session and the game with a 24-16 performance.
Wooster escapes Mansfield Madison in thin win
Wooster topped Mansfield Madison 51-49 in a tough tilt in Ohio boys basketball action on Jan. 5.
Youngstown Liberty overcomes Akron Garfield in seat-squirming affair
Youngstown Liberty posted a narrow 68-64 win over Akron Garfield during this Ohio boys high school basketball game on Jan. 5.
GIRLS
Akron Elms slips past Akron North
Akron Elms finally found a way to top Akron North 40-37 in an Ohio girls basketball matchup on Jan. 5.
Caledonia River Valley squeezes past Bellville Clear Fork
Caledonia River Valley posted a narrow 31-29 win over Bellville Clear Fork on Jan. 5 in Ohio girls high school basketball.
Lodi Cloverleaf dominates Ravenna in convincing showing
Lodi Cloverleaf’s powerful offense dominated to a resounding victory by pulling away from Ravenna 69-40 in Ohio girls basketball action on Jan. 5.
Massillon Jackson pushes over Massillon Perry
Massillon Jackson notched a win against Massillon Perry 52-37 during this Ohio girls high school basketball game on Jan. 5.
Mogadore Field barely beats Akron Springfield
Mogadore Field topped Akron Springfield 49-42 in a tough tilt in an Ohio girls basketball matchup on Jan. 5.
Mogadore Field opened with a 25-18 advantage over Akron Springfield through the first quarter.
The Spartans showed their teeth in the second quarter by rallying to within 27-23.
Akron Springfield didn’t give up, slicing the gap to 40-39 in the third quarter.
The Falcons held on with a 9-3 scoring edge in the final quarter.
Streetsboro edges past Norton in tough test
Streetsboro posted a narrow 45-38 win over Norton on Jan. 5 in Ohio girls high school basketball action.
Uniontown Green thwarts Canton McKinley’s quest
Uniontown Green pushed past Canton McKinley for a 48-30 win in Ohio girls basketball action on Jan. 5.
Uniontown Lake routs Canton GlenOak
Uniontown Lake handled Canton GlenOak 56-36 in an impressive showing for an Ohio girls basketball victory at Canton Glenoak High on Jan. 5.
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