ASHLAND — These were Friday night’s Ashland-area boys and girls basketball results.
Only scores reported to the Scorestream app are included in this roundup.
BOYS
Mansfield Sr. overcomes deficit and Ashland
Mansfield shook off a slow start and pulled away for a 72-49 win over Ashland during this Ohio boys high school basketball game on Jan. 12.
The start wasn’t the problem for Ashland, as it began with a 21-20 edge over Mansfield through the end of the first quarter.
The Tygers kept a 36-27 intermission margin at the Arrows’ expense.
Mansfield pulled to a 58-43 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Tygers held on with a 14-6 scoring edge in the final quarter.
Lexington delivers statement win over Wooster
Lexington dominated Wooster 63-36 on Jan. 12 in Ohio boys high school basketball.
Shelby holds off Marion Pleasant
Shelby finally found a way to top Marion Pleasant 57-50 in Ohio boys basketball on Jan. 12.
The start wasn’t the problem for Marion Pleasant, as it began with a 21-14 edge over Shelby through the end of the first quarter.
The Spartans proved they would be a force to be reckoned with by building a 38-24 advantage over the Whippets at the half.
Marion Pleasant darted a slim margin over Shelby as both teams headed to make end of the third quarter adjustments.
The Whippets fought back from a fourth-quarter deficit to earn the victory over the Spartans.
Ontario carves slim margin over Marengo Highland
Ontario topped Marengo Highland 57-54 in a tough tilt on Jan. 12 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
New Philadelphia narrowly defeats Mount Vernon
New Philadelphia eventually beat Mt. Vernon 43-28 on Jan. 12 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
New Philadelphia darted in front of Mt. Vernon 14-2 to begin the second quarter.
The Quakers opened a lopsided 29-8 gap over the Yellow Jackets at halftime.
Mt. Vernon didn’t give up, slicing the gap to 31-18 in the third quarter.
The Quakers held on with a 12-10 scoring edge in the final quarter.
Akron Buchtel overwhelms Akron North
Akron Buchtel handled Akron North 81-15 in an impressive showing during this Ohio boys high school basketball game on Jan. 12.
Akron Coventry posts win at Streetsboro’s expense
Akron Coventry notched a win against Streetsboro 56-41 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 12.
Akron Hoban tops Cleveland Benedictine
Akron Hoban rolled past Cleveland Benedictine for a comfortable 58-24 victory for an Ohio boys basketball victory at Akron Hoban High on Jan. 12.
Akron Springfield tops Lodi Cloverleaf
Akron Springfield handed Lodi Cloverleaf a tough 81-68 loss for an Ohio boys basketball victory on Jan. 12.
Barberton earns stressful win over Medina Highland
Barberton topped Medina Highland 60-55 in a tough tilt during this Ohio boys high school basketball game on Jan. 12.
Tough to find an edge early, Barberton and Medina Highland fashioned a 11-11 stalemate through the first quarter.
The two squads struggled a 24-24 standstill as the third quarter opened.
Barberton jumped ahead over Medina Highland when the final quarter began 42-40.
The Magics got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with an 18-15 edge.
Early offense pushes Brunswick past Medina
Brunswick raced to a first-quarter lead and held on for a 74-61 win over Medina in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 12.
Caledonia River Valley outlasts Bellville Clear Fork
Caledonia River Valley collected a solid win over Bellville Clear Fork in an 84-69 verdict for an Ohio boys basketball victory at Bellville Clear Fork High on Jan. 12.
Creston Norwayne scores early, pulls away from Apple Creek Waynedale
A swift early pace pushed Creston Norwayne past Apple Creek Waynedale Friday 79-52 in Ohio boys basketball on Jan. 12.
Creston Norwayne steamrolled in front of Apple Creek Waynedale 28-13 to begin the second quarter.
The Bobcats fought to a 53-31 intermission margin at the Golden Bears’ expense.
Creston Norwayne steamrolled to a 68-41 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The gap remained steady with both teams scoring evenly in the final quarter.
Dalton edges past Smithville in tough test
Dalton finally found a way to top Smithville 59-54 on Jan. 12 in Ohio boys high school basketball.
Massillon carves slim margin over Canton Central Catholic
Massillon finally found a way to top Canton Central Catholic 81-77 in Ohio boys basketball on Jan. 12.
Canton Central Catholic started on steady ground by forging a 19-18 lead over Massillon at the end of the first quarter.
The Tigers kept a 40-32 intermission margin at the Crusaders’ expense.
Massillon moved to a 61-48 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Tigers chalked up this decision in spite of the Crusaders’ spirited final-quarter performance.
New Franklin Manchester posts win at Orrville’s expense
New Franklin Manchester pushed past Orrville for a 64-47 win in Ohio boys basketball action on Jan. 12.
North Canton Hoover earns stressful win over Canton McKinley
North Canton Hoover finally found a way to top Canton McKinley 50-48 at North Canton Hoover High on Jan. 12 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
Parma Heights Holy Name dominates Medina Buckeye in convincing showing
Parma Heights Holy Name scored early and often to roll over Medina Buckeye 73-46 at Parma Heights Holy Name High on Jan. 12 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
Peninsula Woodridge collects victory over Mogadore Field
Peninsula Woodridge pushed past Mogadore Field for a 56-42 win on Jan. 12 in Ohio boys high school basketball.
The first quarter gave Peninsula Woodridge a 22-16 lead over Mogadore Field.
The Bulldogs’ shooting darted in front for a 36-24 lead over the Falcons at the half.
Peninsula Woodridge stormed to a 45-30 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Falcons rallied in the final quarter, but the Bulldogs skirted trouble with just enough offense to thwart all hopes.
Rittman slips past Doylestown Chippewa
Rittman finally found a way to top Doylestown Chippewa 54-46 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 12.
Uniontown Green edges past Massillon Jackson in tough test
Uniontown Green topped Massillon Jackson 73-72 in a tough tilt for an Ohio boys basketball victory on Jan. 12.
GIRLS
South Central overcomes Mapleton
Greenwich South Central knocked off Ashland Mapleton 57-47 in Ohio girls basketball action on Jan. 12.
New London escapes Monroeville in thin win
New London posted a narrow 50-47 win over Monroeville in an Ohio girls basketball matchup on Jan. 12.
Orrville exhales after close call with New Franklin Manchester
Orrville topped New Franklin Manchester 56-54 in a tough tilt on Jan. 12 in Ohio girls high school basketball action.
Black River tops Oberlin
Sullivan Black River handed Oberlin a tough 52-41 loss on Jan. 12 in Ohio girls high school basketball.
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