OHSAA boys basketball scores for January 4, 2025 in Ohio high school sport.

Ashland narrowly defeats Ontario

Ashland handed Ontario a tough 59-46 loss in Ohio boys basketball on Jan. 4.

In recent action on Dec. 23, Ontario faced off against Marion Harding High School and Ashland took on Dover on Dec. 28 at Dover High School.

Ashland Mapleton takes down West Salem Northwestern

Ashland Mapleton handled West Salem Northwestern 75-42 in an impressive showing on Jan. 4 in Ohio boys high school basketball.

In recent action on Dec. 28, West Salem Northwestern faced off against Sullivan Black River and Ashland Mapleton took on Norwalk St Paul on Dec. 30 at Mapleton High School.

Bellville Clear Fork claims victory against Milan Edison

Bellville Clear Fork handed Milan Edison a tough 65-53 loss in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 4.

Last season, Bellville Clear Fork and Milan Edison squared off on Jan. 6, 2024 at Clear Fork High School.

In recent action on Dec. 27, Bellville Clear Fork faced off against Shelby.

Cardington-Lincoln routs Howard E. Knox

Cardington-Lincoln controlled the action to earn an impressive 88-30 win against Howard E. Knox at Cardington High on Jan. 4 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.

Last season, Cardington-Lincoln and Howard E. Knox squared off on Feb. 3, 2024 at Cardington High School.

In recent action on Dec. 30, Cardington-Lincoln faced off against Marion Pleasant and Howard E. Knox took on Morral Ridgedale on Dec. 27 at Ridgedale High School.

Carey overcomes Bucyrus

Carey collected a solid win over Bucyrus in a 66-49 verdict in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 4.

Carey jumped in front of Bucyrus 17-7 to begin the second quarter.

The Redmen trimmed the margin to make it 25-21 at the intermission.

Carey pulled to a 48-32 lead heading into the final quarter.

The Blue Devils got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with an 18-17 edge.

Last time Carey and Bucyrus played in a 73-52 game on Feb. 16, 2024.

In recent action on Dec. 27, Bucyrus faced off against Upper Sandusky and Carey took on New Washington Buckeye Cent. on Dec. 27 at Carey High School.

Castalia Margaretta’s early pace exhausts Shelby

Castalia Margaretta broke on top and refused to fold in holding off Shelby 70-56 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 4.

In recent action on Dec. 28, Shelby faced off against Lexington.

Centerburg squeezes past Loudonville

Centerburg posted a narrow 72-63 win over Loudonville on Jan. 4 in Ohio boys high school basketball.

In recent action on Dec. 21, Loudonville faced off against Mt Gilead and Centerburg took on Cols. Cristo Rey on Dec. 28 at Cristo Rey Columbus High School.

Fredericktown escapes Mt. Gilead in thin win

Fredericktown posted a narrow 65-60 win over Mt. Gilead in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 4.

Last season, Fredericktown and Mt Gilead faced off on Feb. 3, 2024 at Fredericktown High School.

In recent action on Dec. 21, Mt Gilead faced off against Loudonville.

Galion overcomes deficit and Lucas

Galion rallied over Lucas for an inspiring 77-57 victory for an Ohio boys basketball victory on Jan. 4.

In recent action on Dec. 23, Lucas faced off against New Washington Buckeye Cent. and Galion took on Marion Pleasant on Dec. 27 at Galion High School.

Jeromesville Hillsdale overpowers Mansfield Christian in thorough fashion

Jeromesville Hillsdale dominated from start to finish in an imposing 67-39 win over Mansfield Christian in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 4.

In recent action on Dec. 28, Mansfield Christian faced off against Northside Christian and Jeromesville Hillsdale took on Strasburg on Dec. 21 at Strasburg-Franklin High School.

Sparta Highland barely beats Lakewood

Sparta Highland posted a narrow 43-38 win over Lakewood on Jan. 4 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.

In recent action on Dec. 27, Sparta Highland faced off against Caledonia River Valley and Lakewood took on Mansfield Christian on Dec. 27 at Mansfield Christian High School.

Monroeville rides to cruise-control win over New London

Monroeville earned a convincing 60-36 win over New London on Jan. 4 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.

In recent action on Dec. 28, Monroeville faced off against Collins Western Reserve and New London took on Norwalk St Paul on Dec. 21 at Saint Paul High School.

N. Robinson Col. Crawford crushes Bucyrus Wynford

N. Robinson Col. Crawford recorded a big victory over Bucyrus Wynford 65-21 during this Ohio boys high school basketball game on Jan. 4.

In recent action on Dec. 28, Bucyrus Wynford faced off against Mt. Blanchard Riverdale and N. Robinson Col. Crawford took on Cardington-Lincoln on Dec. 28 at Colonel Crawford High School.

Norwalk slips past Port Clinton

Norwalk topped Port Clinton 50-42 in a tough tilt in Ohio boys basketball on Jan. 4.

In recent action on Dec. 23, Norwalk faced off against Shelby and Port Clinton took on Willard on Dec. 28 at Port Clinton High School.

Sullivan Black River overcomes Rittman in seat-squirming affair

Sullivan Black River posted a narrow 58-51 win over Rittman for an Ohio boys basketball victory on Jan. 4.

In recent action on Dec. 28, Sullivan Black River faced off against West Salem Northwestern.

Tiffin Columbian slips past Willard

Tiffin Columbian finally found a way to top Willard 54-49 on Jan. 4 in Ohio boys high school basketball.

Tiffin Columbian opened with a 12-5 advantage over Willard through the first quarter.

The tables turned a bit at the half when the Crimson Flashes got within 28-22.

Willard came from behind to grab the advantage heading to the fourth quarter over Tiffin Columbian 42-39.

The Tornadoes rebounded from a late deficit, outscoring the Crimson Flashes 15-7 in the last stanza for the victory.

Last season, Willard and Tiffin Columbian squared off on Jan. 6, 2024 at Columbian High School.

In recent action on Dec. 30, Willard faced off against Sandusky Perkins and Tiffin Columbian took on Bellevue on Dec. 20 at Bellevue High School.

Upper Sandusky delivers statement win over New Washington Buckeye Cent.

Upper Sandusky dominated from start to finish in an imposing 58-33 win over New Washington Buckeye Cent. for an Ohio boys basketball victory at Upper Sandusky High on Jan. 4.

In recent action on Dec. 27, Upper Sandusky faced off against Bucyrus and New Washington Buckeye Cent. took on Carey on Dec. 27 at Carey High School.

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