OHSAA boys basketball scores for February 9, 2024 in Ohio high school sport.
Ashland carves slim margin over Mt. Vernon
Ashland topped Mt. Vernon 68-60 in a tough tilt on Feb. 9 in Ohio boys high school basketball.
Neither side could break ahead as the two teams began in a tense 16-16 duel in the first quarter.
The scoreboard showed the Yellow Jackets with a 41-33 lead over the Arrows heading into the second quarter.
Mt. Vernon jumped a meager margin over Ashland as both teams headed to make end of the third quarter adjustments.
The Arrows fought back from a final-quarter deficit to earn the victory over the Yellow Jackets.
Last season, Mt Vernon and Ashland squared off on Jan. 6, 2023 at Mount Vernon High School.
In recent action on Feb. 3, Ashland faced off against Massillon and Mt Vernon took on West Holmes on Jan. 26 at Mount Vernon High School.
Clear Fork denies Highland’s challenge
Clear Fork knocked off Highland 49-34 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Feb. 9.
Last season, Highland and Clear Fork squared off on Feb. 17, 2023 at Highland High School.
In recent action on Feb. 1, Highland faced off against Galion and Clear Fork took on Shelby on Feb. 3 at Clear Fork High School.
Carey tops Buckeye Central
Carey raced to a big lead and never looked back in a 72-34 win over Buckeye Central in Ohio boys basketball action on Feb. 9.
Last season, Carey and Buckeye Central squared off on Feb. 3, 2023 at Buckeye Central High School.
Recently on Feb. 3, Carey squared off with Colonel Crawford in a basketball game.
Indian Valley pockets slim win over Hiland
Indian Valley posted a narrow 56-55 win over Hiland on Feb. 9 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
Hiland started on steady ground by forging a 15-14 lead over Indian Valley at the end of the first quarter.
Had this been a prize fight, the Hawks would’ve earned the judge’s decision at half, with a 29-26 lead on the Braves.
Hiland enjoyed a 42-38 lead over Indian Valley to start the fourth quarter.
The Braves fought back from a fourth-quarter deficit to earn the victory over the Hawks.
Last season, Hiland and Indian Valley faced off on Feb. 3, 2023 at Hiland High School.
Recently on Feb. 3, Hiland squared off with Linsly in a basketball game.
Lexington darts by West Holmes
Lexington earned a convincing 69-34 win over West Holmes in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Feb. 9.
Last season, Lexington and West Holmes squared off on Jan. 6, 2023 at Lexington High School.
In recent action on Jan. 26, West Holmes faced off against Mt Vernon and Lexington took on Ashland on Jan. 26 at Lexington High School.
Columbian escapes Norwalk in thin win
Columbian topped Norwalk 56-54 in a tough tilt during this Ohio boys high school basketball game on Feb. 9.
Last season, Norwalk and Columbian squared off on Jan. 10, 2023 at Columbian High School.
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