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Ashland's Reed Emmons drives on Lexington's Latrell Hughes during Friday night's Ohio Cardinal Conference game. Credit: Carl Hunnell

COLUMBUS — Listed below is Friday’s Ohio high school boys basketball results.

Only games reported to the Scorestream app were included in this report. Game summaries were generated by Lede Ai.

Alliance slips past Beloit W. Branch

Alliance finally found a way to top Beloit W. Branch 52-43 in Ohio boys basketball action on Jan. 3.

Last time Beloit W. Branch and Alliance played in a 45-40 game on Jan. 26, 2024.

In recent action on Dec. 21, Alliance faced off against Massillon Jackson and Beloit W. Branch took on Canfield S. Range on Dec. 27 at West Branch High School.

Arcanum denies Union City Mississinawa Valley’s challenge

Arcanum notched a win against Union City Mississinawa Valley 51-41 on Jan. 3 in Ohio boys high school basketball.

Last season, Arcanum and Union City Mississinawa Valley faced off on Jan. 5, 2024 at Arcanum High School.

In recent action on Dec. 28, Union City Mississinawa Valley faced off against Sidney Lehman and Arcanum took on Bradford on Dec. 28 at Arcanum High School.

Pitsburg Franklin-Monroe bests Bradford

Pitsburg Franklin-Monroe rolled past Bradford for a comfortable 68-33 victory in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 3.

Pitsburg Franklin-Monroe darted in front of Bradford 19-15 to begin the second quarter.

The Jets fought to a 42-17 half margin at the Railroaders’ expense.

Pitsburg Franklin-Monroe thundered to a 57-27 lead heading into the final quarter.

The Jets got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 11-6 edge.

Last season, Pitsburg Franklin-Monroe and Bradford faced off on Jan. 27, 2024 at Bradford High School.

In recent action on Dec. 28, Bradford faced off against Arcanum and Pitsburg Franklin-Monroe took on Day. Belmont on Dec. 28 at Franklin Monroe High School.

Archbold overcomes Bryan in seat-squirming affair

Archbold topped Bryan 58-54 in a tough tilt in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 3.

Last time Archbold and Bryan played in a 49-38 game on Jan. 11, 2024.

In recent action on Dec. 28, Bryan faced off against Rossford and Archbold took on Pettisville on Dec. 27 at Pettisville High School.

Arlington defeats McComb

Arlington recorded a big victory over McComb 68-8 in Ohio boys basketball action on Jan. 3.

Arlington opened with a 23-6 advantage over McComb through the first quarter.

The Red Devils opened a monstrous 42-8 gap over the Panthers at the half.

Arlington stormed to a 60-8 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

The Red Devils held on with an 8-0 scoring edge in the final quarter.

Last season, Arlington and McComb squared off on Jan. 5, 2024 at McComb High School.

In recent action on Dec. 28, Arlington faced off against Bluffton and McComb took on Dola Hardin Northern on Dec. 28 at McComb High School.

Ashland Crestview earns narrow win over Plymouth

Ashland Crestview finally found a way to top Plymouth 62-57 in Ohio boys basketball on Jan. 3.

In recent action on Dec. 21, Ashland Crestview faced off against Ashland Mapleton and Plymouth took on Sullivan Black River on Dec. 21 at Plymouth High School.

Avon overpowers Sheffield Brookside in thorough fashion

Avon unleashed a high-powered offensive show to knock off Sheffield Brookside 89-51 Friday in Ohio boys basketball action on Jan. 3.

In recent action on Dec. 27, Avon faced off against Our Lady Of Sacred Heart and Sheffield Brookside took on Elyria Open Door on Dec. 28 at Brookside High School.

Beaver Eastern escapes close call with Latham Western

Beaver Eastern topped Latham Western 64-62 in a tough tilt in Ohio boys basketball action on Jan. 3.

Tough to find an edge early, Beaver Eastern and Latham Western fashioned a 13-13 stalemate through the first quarter.

The second quarter began with neither team in charge at a 30-30 deadlock.

Beaver Eastern jumped in front of Latham Western 54-48 to begin the final quarter.

The Indians enjoyed a 14-10 edge in the final quarter, yet the result was already decided.

Last season, Latham Western and Beaver Eastern faced off on Feb. 2, 2024 at Eastern High School.

In recent action on Dec. 28, Beaver Eastern faced off against Piketon and Latham Western took on Chillicothe Huntington on Dec. 28 at Western High School.

Bellevue edges past Norwalk in tough test

Bellevue finally found a way to top Norwalk 36-34 for an Ohio boys basketball victory on Jan. 3.

In recent action on Dec. 23, Norwalk faced off against Shelby and Bellevue took on Pemberville Eastwood on Dec. 27 at Bellevue High School.

Belmont Union Local claims tight victory against Bellaire

Belmont Union Local topped Bellaire 64-55 in a tough tilt in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 3.

Last season, Belmont Union Local and Bellaire squared off on Jan. 12, 2024 at Bellaire High School.

In recent action on Dec. 28, Belmont Union Local faced off against Carrollton and Bellaire took on Steubenville Cath. Cent. on Dec. 27 at Catholic Central High School.

Berlin Hiland scores fast, scores a lot to dismiss Uhrichsville Claymont

Berlin Hiland scored early and often in a 70-38 win over Uhrichsville Claymont at Claymont High on Jan. 3 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.

Last season, Berlin Hiland and Uhrichsville Claymont squared off on Feb. 13, 2024 at Hiland High School.

In recent action on Dec. 30, Uhrichsville Claymont faced off against Minerva and Berlin Hiland took on Warren JFK on Dec. 27 at Hiland High School.

Bluffton dominates Kenton

Bluffton raced to a big lead and never looked back in an 82-40 win over Kenton during this Ohio boys high school basketball game on Jan. 3.

In recent action on Dec. 28, Bluffton faced off against Arlington and Kenton took on McComb on Dec. 27 at McComb High School.

Botkins tacks win on Houston

Botkins raced to a big lead and never looked back in a 58-27 win over Houston in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 3.

Last season, Botkins and Houston squared off on Feb. 2, 2024 at Botkins High School.

In recent action on Dec. 27, Botkins faced off against Minster and Houston took on Covington on Dec. 28 at Covington High School.

Brunswick defeats Medina

Brunswick unleashed a high-powered offensive show to knock off Medina 69-47 Friday for an Ohio boys basketball victory on Jan. 3.

In recent action on Dec. 27, Medina faced off against Alcott and Brunswick took on Hayes on Dec. 29 at Hayes High School.

Byesville Meadowbrook thwarts Millersburg W. Holmes’ quest

Byesville Meadowbrook handed Millersburg W. Holmes a tough 52-39 loss in Ohio boys basketball on Jan. 3.

Last time Millersburg W. Holmes and Byesville Meadowbrook played in a 68-44 game on Dec. 5, 2023.

In recent action on Dec. 27, Millersburg W. Holmes faced off against Wooster and Byesville Meadowbrook took on Zanesville on Dec. 28 at Meadowbrook High School.

Camden Preble Shawnee prevails over Lewisburg Tri-County N.

Camden Preble Shawnee rolled past Lewisburg Tri-County N. for a comfortable 67-38 victory for an Ohio boys basketball victory on Jan. 3.

Last season, Camden Preble Shawnee and Lewisburg Tri-County N. faced off on Dec. 29, 2023 at Preble Shawnee High School.

In recent action on Dec. 28, Camden Preble Shawnee faced off against Day. Meadowdale and Lewisburg Tri-County N. took on Bradford on Dec. 20 at Tri-County North High School.

Canal Fulton Northwest dominates Navarre Fairless

Canal Fulton Northwest left no doubt on Friday, controlling Navarre Fairless from start to finish for a 72-38 victory in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 3.

Last season, Canal Fulton Northwest and Navarre Fairless squared off on Feb. 2, 2024 at Northwest High School.

In recent action on Dec. 27, Canal Fulton Northwest faced off against Orrville and Navarre Fairless took on Massillon Tuslaw on Dec. 27 at Fairless High School.

Canfield survives for narrow win over Youngs. Boardman

Canfield finally found a way to top Youngs. Boardman 55-49 at Boardman High on Jan. 3 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.

Youngs. Boardman started on steady ground by forging a 15-7 lead over Canfield at the end of the first quarter.

Neither team had the advantage with the score stuck at 22-22 as the third quarter started.

Nothing was decided in the third quarter, with Canfield and Youngs. Boardman locked in a 37-37 stalemate.

The Cardinals got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with an 18-12 edge.

Last season, Canfield and Youngs. Boardman squared off on Feb. 13, 2024 at Boardman High School.

In recent action on Dec. 27, Youngs. Boardman faced off against Struthers and Canfield took on E. Liverpool on Dec. 27 at Canfield High School.

Canfield S. Range earns solid win over Youngs. Mooney

Canfield S. Range eventually beat Youngs. Mooney 67-51 during this Ohio boys high school basketball game on Jan. 3.

Last time Youngs. Mooney and Canfield S. Range played in a 84-59 game on March 8, 2024.

In recent action on Dec. 27, Canfield S. Range faced off against Beloit W. Branch and Youngs. Mooney took on Elyria on Dec. 28 at Cardinal Mooney High School.

Carrollton claims victory against Salem

Carrollton eventually beat Salem 67-49 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 3.

Last time Carrollton and Salem played in a 51-49 game on Jan. 26, 2024.

In recent action on Dec. 27, Salem faced off against Niles McKinley and Carrollton took on Belmont Union Local on Dec. 28 at Carrollton High School.

Castalia Margaretta earns solid win over Huron

Castalia Margaretta pushed past Huron for a 54-39 win on Jan. 3 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.

The first quarter gave Castalia Margaretta a 14-8 lead over Huron.

The Polar Bears registered a 20-14 advantage at intermission over the Tigers.

Castalia Margaretta stormed to a 40-25 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

The Polar Bears and the Tigers each scored in the final quarter.

In recent action on Dec. 28, Castalia Margaretta faced off against Johnstown and Huron took on Milan Edison on Dec. 28 at Edison High School.

Celina overcomes Wapakoneta in seat-squirming affair

Celina finally found a way to top Wapakoneta 45-44 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 3.

Last season, Wapakoneta and Celina faced off on Feb. 16, 2024 at Celina High School.

In recent action on Dec. 28, Wapakoneta faced off against Coldwater and Celina took on Ansonia on Dec. 28 at Celina High School.

Centerville sprints past Miamisburg

Centerville grabbed a 59-49 victory at the expense of Miamisburg at Miamisburg High on Jan. 3 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.

Last time Centerville and Miamisburg played in a 82-63 game on Dec. 23, 2023.

In recent action on Dec. 20, Miamisburg faced off against Springfield and Centerville took on Lewis Center Olentangy Orange on Dec. 29 at Olentangy Orange High School.

Christ the King delivers statement win over Cle. St. Martin De Porres

Christ the King recorded a big victory over Cle. St. Martin De Porres 67-25 at St. Martin De Porres High on Jan. 3 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.

Chillicothe Unioto prevails over Piketon

Chillicothe Unioto dominated from start to finish in an imposing 76-40 win over Piketon in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 3.

Last season, Chillicothe Unioto and Piketon faced off on Feb. 16, 2024 at Piketon High School.

In recent action on Dec. 28, Piketon faced off against Beaver Eastern and Chillicothe Unioto took on Washington C.H. on Dec. 27 at Washington High School.

Chillicothe Zane Trace dominates Chillicothe Huntington

Chillicothe Zane Trace recorded a big victory over Chillicothe Huntington 61-40 for an Ohio boys basketball victory at Huntington High on Jan. 3.

Last season, Chillicothe Zane Trace and Chillicothe Huntington faced off on Feb. 16, 2024 at Huntington High School.

In recent action on Dec. 28, Chillicothe Huntington faced off against Latham Western and Chillicothe Zane Trace took on Amanda-Clearcreek on Dec. 27 at Amanda-Clearcreek High School.

Southeastern exhales after close call with Bainbridge Paint Valley

Southeastern posted a narrow 56-50 win over Bainbridge Paint Valley during this Ohio boys high school basketball game on Jan. 3.

Last season, Southeastern and Bainbridge Paint Valley faced off on Feb. 16, 2024 at Southeastern High School.

In recent action on Dec. 28, Bainbridge Paint Valley faced off against Lynchburg-Clay and Southeastern took on Waverly on Dec. 27 at Waverly High School.

Cin. Elder survives for narrow win over Bishop Verot

Cin. Elder posted a narrow 51-45 win over Bishop Verot in a Florida boys basketball matchup on Jan. 3.

Recently on Dec. 27, Cin. Elder squared off with Mason in a basketball game.

Cin. N. College Hill sprints past Norwood

Cin. N. College Hill collected a solid win over Norwood in a 47-35 verdict at North College Hill High on Jan. 3 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.

In recent action on Dec. 30, Cin. N. College Hill faced off against Cin. Shroder and Norwood took on Cin. Oyler on Dec. 21 at Norwood High School.

Cin. Oak Hills overcomes Liberty Twp. Lakota E.

Cin. Oak Hills pushed past Liberty Twp. Lakota E. for a 40-27 win in Ohio boys basketball action on Jan. 3.

Last time Cin. Oak Hills and Liberty Twp. Lakota E. played in a 58-57 game on Feb. 13, 2024.

In recent action on Dec. 28, Liberty Twp. Lakota E. faced off against Westerville Cent. and Cin. Oak Hills took on Durham Academy on Dec. 30 at Oak Hills High School.

Cin. Princeton takes down Hamilton

Cin. Princeton dominated from start to finish in an imposing 62-33 win over Hamilton in Ohio boys basketball on Jan. 3.

Last time Hamilton and Cin. Princeton played in a 57-49 game on Feb. 2, 2024.

In recent action on Dec. 28, Cin. Princeton faced off against Indpls Cathedral and Hamilton took on Hamilton Badin on Dec. 27 at Hamilton High School.

Cin. Taft tops Day. Stivers

Cin. Taft controlled the action to earn an impressive 72-47 win against Day. Stivers on Jan. 3 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.

In recent action on Dec. 30, Cin. Taft faced off against Cin. Woodward.

Cin. West Clermont earns narrow win over Cin. Anderson

Cin. West Clermont topped Cin. Anderson 56-52 in a tough tilt for an Ohio boys basketball victory on Jan. 3.

Last season, Cin. Anderson and Cin. West Clermont faced off on Dec. 8, 2023 at Anderson High School.

In recent action on Dec. 20, Cin. Anderson faced off against Kings Mills Kings and Cin. West Clermont took on Lebanon on Dec. 20 at West Clermont High School.

Cin. Wyoming overpowers Cin. Deer Park in thorough fashion

Cin. Wyoming dismissed Cin. Deer Park by an 82-42 count on Jan. 3 in Ohio boys high school basketball.

Last time Cin. Wyoming and Cin. Deer Park played in a 64-39 game on Jan. 26, 2024.

In recent action on Dec. 27, Cin. Wyoming faced off against Cin. Mariemont.

Clayton Northmont holds off Christian Academy of Myrtle Beach

Clayton Northmont topped Christian Academy of Myrtle Beach 51-45 in a tough tilt on Jan. 3 in South Carolina boys high school basketball action.

In recent action on Dec. 20, Clayton Northmont faced off against Springboro.

Cle. St. Ignatius darts by St. Edward (OH)

Cle. St. Ignatius dismissed St. Edward (OH) by a 90-67 count in Ohio boys basketball on Jan. 3.

Cle. St. Ignatius darted in front of St. Edward (OH) 21-12 to begin the second quarter.

The Wildcats fought to a 51-23 half margin at the Eagles’ expense.

St. Edward (OH) clawed to within 69-45 through the third quarter.

The Eagles rallied with a 22-21 advantage in the final quarter. However, the Wildcats prevailed.

In recent action on Dec. 27, St. Edward (OH) faced off against Pickerington Cent. and Cle. St Ignatius took on Garfield on Dec. 21 at Saint Ignatius High School.

Cle. Hts. exhales after close call with Mentor

Cle. Hts. finally found a way to top Mentor 78-70 at Cleveland Heights High on Jan. 3 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.

Last season, Mentor and Cle. Hts. squared off on Feb. 9, 2024 at Mentor High School.

In recent action on Dec. 21, Cle. Hts. faced off against Garfield Hts. and Mentor took on Abington Heights on Dec. 28 at Abington Heights High School.

Cle. Hts. Lutheran E. overcomes Cle. VASJ in seat-squirming affair

Cle. Hts. Lutheran E. finally found a way to top Cle. VASJ 76-69 in Ohio boys basketball action on Jan. 3.

In recent action on Dec. 27, Cle. VASJ faced off against Cols. Walnut Ridge and Cle. Hts. Lutheran E. took on Chardon NDCL on Dec. 28 at Lutheran East High School.

Columbia Station Columbia prevails over Grafton Midview

Columbia Station Columbia’s powerful offense dominated to a resounding victory by pulling away from Grafton Midview 63-41 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 3.

In recent action on Dec. 23, Columbia Station Columbia faced off against Vermilion and Grafton Midview took on Lorain Clearview on Dec. 28 at Midview High School.

Bishop Ready tops Cols. Franklin Hts.

Bishop Ready grabbed a 56-43 victory at the expense of Cols. Franklin Hts. in Ohio boys basketball action on Jan. 3.

In recent action on Dec. 20, Bishop Ready faced off against Cols. St. Charles.

Cols. Bishop Watterson survives for narrow win over Pickerington N.

Cols. Bishop Watterson finally found a way to top Pickerington N. 50-43 on Jan. 3 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.

In recent action on Dec. 21, Cols. Bishop Watterson faced off against New Lexington and Pickerington N. took on Pataskala Licking Hts. on Dec. 27 at Licking Heights High School.

Cols. DeSales barely beats Dublin Coffman

Cols. DeSales topped Dublin Coffman 56-54 in a tough tilt during this Ohio boys high school basketball game on Jan. 3.

In recent action on Dec. 28, Dublin Coffman faced off against Huber Hts. Wayne and Cols. DeSales took on Grove City on Dec. 28 at Grove City High School.

Cols. St. Charles escapes Canal Winchester in thin win

Cols. St. Charles posted a narrow 49-43 win over Canal Winchester in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 3.

In recent action on Dec. 27, Cols. St. Charles faced off against Hilliard Darby and Canal Winchester took on Ashville Teays Valley on Dec. 20 at Teays Valley High School.

Creston Norwayne dominates West Salem Northwestern in convincing showing

Creston Norwayne raced to a big lead and never looked back in an 89-26 win over West Salem Northwestern in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 3.

The first quarter gave Creston Norwayne a 29-14 lead over West Salem Northwestern.

The Bobcats fought to a 57-21 half margin at the Huskies’ expense.

Creston Norwayne breathed fire to a 75-25 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

The Bobcats held on with a 14-1 scoring edge in the final quarter.

In recent action on Dec. 27, Creston Norwayne faced off against Sumner (FL) and West Salem Northwestern took on Sullivan Black River on Dec. 28 at Black River High School.

Cuyahoga Falls escapes Kent Roosevelt in thin win

Cuyahoga Falls posted a narrow 46-42 win over Kent Roosevelt in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 3.

In recent action on Dec. 20, Cuyahoga Falls faced off against Barberton.

Cuyahoga Falls CVCA collects victory over Mentor Lake Cath.

Cuyahoga Falls CVCA eventually beat Mentor Lake Cath. 70-54 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 3.

In recent action on Dec. 30, Cuyahoga Falls CVCA faced off against Bolles and Mentor Lake Cath. took on Garfield Hts. Trinity on Dec. 21 at Lake Catholic High School.

Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit barely beats Akr. Ellet

Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit posted a narrow 53-50 win over Akr. Ellet on Jan. 3 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.

Dalton delivers statement win over Apple Creek Waynedale

Dalton dominated Apple Creek Waynedale 57-35 during this Ohio boys high school basketball game on Jan. 3.

In recent action on Dec. 30, Apple Creek Waynedale faced off against Can. Cent. Cath. and Dalton took on Our Lady Of Sacred Heart on Dec. 28 at Dalton High School.

Day. Oakwood pushes over Carlisle

Day. Oakwood collected a solid win over Carlisle in a 58-45 verdict in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 3.

Last season, Day. Oakwood and Carlisle squared off on Jan. 19, 2024 at Oakwood High School.

In recent action on Dec. 28, Day. Oakwood faced off against Washington C.H. and Carlisle took on Trenton Edgewood on Dec. 20 at Edgewood High School.

Defiance Tinora outlasts Antwerp to earn OT victory

Defiance Tinora topped Antwerp in a 55-51 overtime thriller in Ohio boys basketball action on Jan. 3.

In recent action on Dec. 27, Defiance Tinora faced off against Miller City and Antwerp took on Hicksville on Dec. 28 at Antwerp High School.

Delaware Buckeye Valley escapes Gahanna Cols. Academy in thin win

Delaware Buckeye Valley posted a narrow 69-62 win over Gahanna Cols. Academy in Ohio boys basketball action on Jan. 3.

Last season, Gahanna Cols. Academy and Delaware Buckeye Valley squared off on Jan. 6, 2024 at Buckeye Valley Local High School.

In recent action on Dec. 20, Gahanna Cols. Academy faced off against Worthington Christian.

Sunbury Big Walnut comes up short in matchup with Hayes

Hayes knocked off Sunbury Big Walnut 70-53 on Jan. 3 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.

Last time Hayes and Sunbury Big Walnut played in a 50-44 game on Jan. 19, 2024.

In recent action on Dec. 27, Sunbury Big Walnut faced off against Cols. Beechcroft and Hayes took on Brunswick on Dec. 29 at Hayes High School.

Delphos St. John’s overwhelms Rockford Parkway

Delphos St. John’s dismissed Rockford Parkway by a 78-46 count at Parkway High on Jan. 3 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.

Last season, Delphos St John’s and Rockford Parkway squared off on Jan. 23, 2024 at Parkway High School.

In recent action on Dec. 28, Rockford Parkway faced off against Cols. Grandview Hts. and Delphos St John’s took on Pettisville on Dec. 28 at Saint John’s High School.

Doylestown Chippewa earns stressful win over Jeromesville Hillsdale

Doylestown Chippewa topped Jeromesville Hillsdale 66-57 in a tough tilt in Ohio boys basketball action on Jan. 3.

In recent action on Dec. 21, Jeromesville Hillsdale faced off against Strasburg and Doylestown Chippewa took on Hartville Lake Center Christian on Dec. 28 at Chippewa High School.

Elida escapes close call with Van Wert

Elida topped Van Wert 49-44 in a tough tilt in Ohio boys basketball action on Jan. 3.

Van Wert started on steady ground by forging a 13-9 lead over Elida at the end of the first quarter.

The Cougars proved they would be a force to be reckoned with by building a 25-19 advantage over the Bulldogs at the half.

Van Wert jumped a modest margin over Elida as both teams headed to make end of the third quarter adjustments.

A 15-9 scoring edge in the fourth quarter fueled the Bulldogs’ defeat of the Cougars.

Last season, Elida and Van Wert faced off on Feb. 16, 2024 at Van Wert High School.

In recent action on Dec. 28, Elida faced off against New Bremen and Van Wert took on Ottoville on Dec. 28 at Ottoville High School.

Fairfield exhales after close call with W. Chester Lakota W.

Fairfield finally found a way to top W. Chester Lakota W. 61-59 during this Ohio boys high school basketball game on Jan. 3.

Last season, W. Chester Lakota W. and Fairfield squared off on Jan. 26, 2024 at Fairfield High School.

In recent action on Dec. 30, W. Chester Lakota W. faced off against Miami Country Day and Fairfield took on Hamilton Ross on Dec. 27 at Ross High School.

Fairport Harbor Harding survives for narrow win over Burton Berkshire

Fairport Harbor Harding posted a narrow 49-41 win over Burton Berkshire for an Ohio boys basketball victory at Berkshire High on Jan. 3.

Last season, Fairport Harbor Harding and Burton Berkshire squared off on Dec. 1, 2023 at Fairport Harding High School.

In recent action on Dec. 21, Burton Berkshire faced off against Kinsman Badger and Fairport Harbor Harding took on Wickliffe on Dec. 30 at Fairport Harding High School.

Fairview slips past Defiance Ayersville

Fairview posted a narrow 36-35 win over Defiance Ayersville in Ohio boys basketball on Jan. 3.

In recent action on Dec. 28, Defiance Ayersville faced off against Holgate and Fairview took on Avon on Dec. 23 at Avon High School.

Fayetteville-Perry routs RULH

Fayetteville-Perry recorded a big victory over RULH 73-33 in Ohio boys basketball on Jan. 3.

Last time Fayetteville-Perry and RULH played in a 64-40 game on Jan. 5, 2024.

Recently on Dec. 28, Fayetteville-Perry squared off with Sardinia Eastern Brown in a basketball game.

Findlay Liberty-Benton overpowers Van Buren in thorough fashion

Findlay Liberty-Benton unleashed a high-powered offensive show to knock off Van Buren 66-33 Friday in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 3.

Last time Findlay Liberty-Benton and Van Buren played in a 54-43 game on Feb. 16, 2024.

In recent action on Dec. 28, Findlay Liberty-Benton faced off against Perrysburg and Van Buren took on Cory-Rawson on Dec. 28 at Van Buren High School.

Fostoria slips past Oak Harbor

Fostoria posted a narrow 64-57 win over Oak Harbor on Jan. 3 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.

Last season, Fostoria and Oak Harbor faced off on Feb. 9, 2024 at Oak Harbor High School.

In recent action on Dec. 28, Fostoria faced off against Bascom Hopewell-Loudon and Oak Harbor took on Maumee on Dec. 19 at Oak Harbor High School.

Frankfort Adena holds off Williamsport Westfall

Frankfort Adena finally found a way to top Williamsport Westfall 49-41 at Westfall High on Jan. 3 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.

Last season, Frankfort Adena and Williamsport Westfall faced off on Feb. 16, 2024 at Westfall High School.

In recent action on Dec. 28, Williamsport Westfall faced off against Circleville Logan Elm and Frankfort Adena took on Greenfield McClain on Dec. 28 at Adena High School.

Franklin secures a win over Middletown Madison

Franklin notched a win against Middletown Madison 59-42 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 3.

The first quarter gave Franklin a 11-3 lead over Middletown Madison.

The Wildcats opened a colossal 30-12 gap over the Mohawks at halftime.

Middletown Madison drew within 46-30 in the third quarter.

The Wildcats held on with a 13-12 scoring edge in the final quarter.

Recently on Dec. 27, Franklin squared off with Bishop Fenwick in a basketball game.

Franklin Furnace Green scores early, pulls away from Portsmouth Sciotoville

Franklin Furnace Green took control early and methodically pulled away to beat Portsmouth Sciotoville 66-49 in Ohio boys basketball on Jan. 3.

Last season, Franklin Furnace Green and Portsmouth Sciotoville squared off on Jan. 26, 2024 at Green High School.

In recent action on Dec. 20, Franklin Furnace Green faced off against Oak Hill and Portsmouth Sciotoville took on Willow Wood Symmes Valley on Dec. 20 at Symmes Valley High School.

Gates Mills Gilmour posts win at Avon Lake’s expense

Gates Mills Gilmour knocked off Avon Lake 57-42 during this Ohio boys high school basketball game on Jan. 3.

Recently on Dec. 28, Gates Mills Gilmour squared off with Can. McKinley in a basketball game.

Gnadenhutten Indian Valley overwhelms Zoarville Tuscarawas Valley

Gnadenhutten Indian Valley dominated from start to finish in an imposing 66-26 win over Zoarville Tuscarawas Valley for an Ohio boys basketball victory on Jan. 3.

Last season, Gnadenhutten Indian Valley and Zoarville Tuscarawas Valley squared off on Feb. 6, 2024 at Tuscarawas Valley High School.

In recent action on Dec. 27, Zoarville Tuscarawas Valley faced off against Sugarcreek Garaway and Gnadenhutten Indian Valley took on Martins Ferry on Dec. 27 at Indian Valley High School.

Hamilton Badin dominates Oxford Talawanda

Hamilton Badin earned a convincing 50-21 win over Oxford Talawanda in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 3.

Last season, Hamilton Badin and Oxford Talawanda squared off on Feb. 13, 2024 at Badin High School.

In recent action on Dec. 21, Oxford Talawanda faced off against Eaton and Hamilton Badin took on Hamilton on Dec. 27 at Hamilton High School.

Hamilton Ross sprints past Bellbrook

Hamilton Ross handed Bellbrook a tough 54-39 loss for an Ohio boys basketball victory at Ross High on Jan. 3.

Last season, Bellbrook and Hamilton Ross faced off on Feb. 9, 2024 at Ross High School.

In recent action on Dec. 27, Hamilton Ross faced off against Fairfield and Bellbrook took on Monroe on Dec. 20 at Monroe High School.

Hamler Patrick Henry records thin win against Swanton

Hamler Patrick Henry topped Swanton 48-40 in a tough tilt at Patrick Henry High on Jan. 3 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.

Last season, Swanton and Hamler Patrick Henry faced off on Jan. 11, 2024 at Swanton High School.

In recent action on Dec. 28, Hamler Patrick Henry faced off against Columbus Grove and Swanton took on Tol. Ottawa Hills on Dec. 28 at Swanton High School.

Hanoverton United denies Leetonia’s challenge

Hanoverton United notched a win against Leetonia 51-38 during this Ohio boys high school basketball game on Jan. 3.

Last season, Hanoverton United and Leetonia faced off on Jan. 18, 2024 at United Local High School.

In recent action on Dec. 28, Hanoverton United faced off against Heartland Christian and Leetonia took on Warren Lordstown on Dec. 27 at Lordstown High School.

Haviland Wayne Trace sprints past Paulding

Haviland Wayne Trace knocked off Paulding 66-53 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 3.

Haviland Wayne Trace moved in front of Paulding 16-8 to begin the second quarter.

The Raiders registered a 36-26 advantage at half over the Panthers.

Neither team could gain any advantage in the third quarter.

The Raiders held on with a 15-12 scoring edge in the final quarter.

Last season, Haviland Wayne Trace and Paulding squared off on Feb. 16, 2024 at Wayne Trace High School.

In recent action on Dec. 28, Paulding faced off against Miller City and Haviland Wayne Trace took on Arlington on Dec. 27 at Arlington High School.

Hicksville crushes Edgerton

Hicksville scored early and often to roll over Edgerton 50-30 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 3.

Last time Edgerton and Hicksville played in a 55-38 game on Feb. 16, 2024.

In recent action on Dec. 28, Hicksville faced off against Antwerp and Edgerton took on Edon on Dec. 28 at Edgerton High School.

Hilliard Darby slips past Hilliard Bradley

Hilliard Darby topped Hilliard Bradley 56-55 in a tough tilt in Ohio boys basketball on Jan. 3.

Last time Hilliard Bradley and Hilliard Darby played in a 78-53 game on Feb. 23, 2024.

In recent action on Dec. 27, Hilliard Bradley faced off against Dresden Tri-Valley and Hilliard Darby took on Cols. St. Charles on Dec. 27 at Hilliard Darby High School.

Hilliard Davidson edges past Chillicothe in tough test

Hilliard Davidson topped Chillicothe 48-41 in a tough tilt in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 3.

In recent action on Dec. 23, Hilliard Davidson faced off against Plain City Jonathan Alder and Chillicothe took on Washington C.H. on Dec. 20 at Washington High School.

Hillsboro bests Blanchester

Hillsboro raced to a big lead and never looked back in a 96-19 win over Blanchester on Jan. 3 in Ohio boys high school basketball.

Last season, Hillsboro and Blanchester faced off on Feb. 9, 2024 at Hillsboro High School.

In recent action on Dec. 27, Blanchester faced off against Clarksville Clinton-Massie and Hillsboro took on Seaman N. Adams on Dec. 28 at North Adams High School.

Huber Hts. Wayne barely beats Springfield

Huber Hts. Wayne finally found a way to top Springfield 57-49 in Ohio boys basketball action on Jan. 3.

Last time Huber Hts. Wayne and Springfield played in a 54-29 game on Feb. 2, 2024.

In recent action on Dec. 28, Huber Hts. Wayne faced off against Dublin Coffman and Springfield took on Miamisburg on Dec. 20 at Miamisburg High School.

Hunting Valley University tops Ottawa-Glandorf

Hunting Valley University grabbed a 63-46 victory at the expense of Ottawa-Glandorf on Jan. 3 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.

The first quarter gave Hunting Valley University a 17-12 lead over Ottawa-Glandorf.

The Preppers opened a modest 31-26 gap over the Titans at the intermission.

Hunting Valley University moved to a 43-37 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

The Preppers held on with a 20-9 scoring edge in the final quarter.

In recent action on Dec. 28, Ottawa-Glandorf faced off against Lima Cent. Cath. and Hunting Valley University took on Cle. JFK on Dec. 21 at University School.

Jackson Center dominates Sidney Fairlawn in convincing showing

Jackson Center scored early and often to roll over Sidney Fairlawn 63-41 in Ohio boys basketball on Jan. 3.

Last season, Jackson Center and Sidney Fairlawn squared off on Feb. 9, 2024 at Fairlawn High School.

In recent action on Dec. 27, Sidney Fairlawn faced off against Anna and Jackson Center took on Ft. Loramie on Dec. 28 at Jackson Center High School.

Johnstown barely beats Whitehall-Yearling

Johnstown finally found a way to top Whitehall-Yearling 49-43 in Ohio boys basketball on Jan. 3.

In recent action on Dec. 28, Johnstown faced off against Castalia Margaretta and Whitehall-Yearling took on Conner on Dec. 21 at Conner High School.

Kalida earns narrow win over Lima Cent. Cath.

Kalida posted a narrow 51-45 win over Lima Cent. Cath. for an Ohio boys basketball victory on Jan. 3.

Kalida jumped in front of Lima Cent. Cath. 18-15 to begin the second quarter.

The Wildcats fought to a 29-21 intermission margin at the Thunderbirds’ expense.

Lima Cent. Cath. tried to dig out of the hole by climbing within 32-30 in the third quarter.

The Wildcats got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 19-15 edge.

Last time Lima Cent. Cath. and Kalida played in a 47-43 game on Jan. 5, 2024.

In recent action on Dec. 28, Kalida faced off against Pandora-Gilboa and Lima Cent. Cath. took on Ottawa-Glandorf on Dec. 28 at Ottawa-Glandorf High School.

Kidron Cent. Christian earns narrow win over Mansfield Christian

Kidron Cent. Christian finally found a way to top Mansfield Christian 51-47 at Mansfield Christian High on Jan. 3 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.

Recently on Dec. 28, Mansfield Christian squared off with Northside Christian in a basketball game.

Lakewood tacks win on Parma Hts. Valley Forge

Lakewood unleashed a high-powered offensive show to knock off Parma Hts. Valley Forge 80-49 Friday on Jan. 3 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.

In recent action on Dec. 29, Lakewood faced off against Stow-Munroe Falls and Parma Hts. Valley Forge took on Westlake on Dec. 20 at Westlake High School.

Lebanon outlasts Cin. Walnut Hills

Lebanon notched a win against Cin. Walnut Hills 65-54 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 3.

Last season, Lebanon and Cin. Walnut Hills faced off on Jan. 23, 2024 at Walnut Hills High School.

In recent action on Dec. 28, Lebanon faced off against St. Georges Tech and Cin. Walnut Hills took on Cin. Mt Healthy on Dec. 21 at Walnut Hills High School.

Leesburg Fairfield posts win at Mowrystown Whiteoak’s expense

Leesburg Fairfield eventually beat Mowrystown Whiteoak 58-43 for an Ohio boys basketball victory on Jan. 3.

Last season, Leesburg Fairfield and Mowrystown Whiteoak squared off on Feb. 24, 2024 at Fairfield Local High School.

In recent action on Dec. 20, Mowrystown Whiteoak faced off against Manchester and Leesburg Fairfield took on Lees Creek E. Clinton on Dec. 28 at Fairfield Local High School.

Lewistown Indian Lake sets early tone to dominate Bellefontaine Benjamin Logan

Lewistown Indian Lake broke to an early lead and topped Bellefontaine Benjamin Logan 49-30 in Ohio boys basketball action on Jan. 3.

Last season, Lewistown Indian Lake and Bellefontaine Benjamin Logan squared off on Feb. 2, 2024 at Benjamin Logan High School.

In recent action on Dec. 20, Bellefontaine Benjamin Logan faced off against Spring. Shawnee and Lewistown Indian Lake took on Versailles on Dec. 23 at Indian Lake High School.

Lexington posts win at Ashland’s expense

Lexington handed Ashland a tough 71-54 loss in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 3.

Lexington opened with a 17-10 advantage over Ashland through the first quarter.

The dynamic altered in the second quarter as the Arrows inched back to a 33-27 deficit.

Lexington stormed to a 55-36 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

The Minutemen maintained the upper hand despite being outscored 18-16 in the fourth quarter.

Last time Lexington and Ashland played in a 74-50 game on Jan. 26, 2024.

In recent action on Dec. 28, Lexington faced off against Shelby and Ashland took on Dover on Dec. 28 at Dover High School.

Lima Shawnee slips past Coldwater

Lima Shawnee finally found a way to top Coldwater 53-51 during this Ohio boys high school basketball game on Jan. 3.

Last season, Coldwater and Lima Shawnee faced off on Dec. 22, 2023 at Coldwater High School.

In recent action on Dec. 27, Lima Shawnee faced off against Lima Cent. Cath. and Coldwater took on Wapakoneta on Dec. 28 at Coldwater High School.

Lima Temple Christian tops Cory-Rawson

Lima Temple Christian left no doubt on Friday, controlling Cory-Rawson from start to finish for a 60-40 victory for an Ohio boys basketball victory at Cory-Rawson High on Jan. 3.

Last season, Cory-Rawson and Lima Temple Christian squared off on Feb. 16, 2024 at Temple Christian School.

In recent action on Dec. 28, Cory-Rawson faced off against Van Buren and Lima Temple Christian took on New Knoxville on Dec. 28 at Temple Christian School.

Lorain overwhelms E. Cle. Shaw

Lorain’s powerful offense dominated to a resounding victory by pulling away from E. Cle. Shaw 66-39 on Jan. 3 in Ohio boys high school basketball.

Recently on Dec. 27, Lorain squared off with Sandusky in a basketball game.

Lorain Clearview darts by Elyria Open Door

Lorain Clearview raced to a big lead and never looked back in a 46-20 win over Elyria Open Door on Jan. 3 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.

Lorain Clearview moved in front of Elyria Open Door 10-8 to begin the second quarter.

The Clippers registered a 16-12 advantage at halftime over the Patriots.

Lorain Clearview jumped to a 28-16 lead heading into the final quarter.

The Clippers held on with an 18-4 scoring edge in the fourth quarter.

In recent action on Dec. 28, Elyria Open Door faced off against Sheffield Brookside and Lorain Clearview took on Grafton Midview on Dec. 28 at Midview High School.

Lore City Buckeye Trail survives for narrow win over E. Can.

Lore City Buckeye Trail topped E. Can. 45-43 in a tough tilt on Jan. 3 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.

Last time E. Can. and Lore City Buckeye Trail played in a 65-57 game on Jan. 30, 2024.

In recent action on Dec. 27, E. Can. faced off against Newcomerstown and Lore City Buckeye Trail took on Strasburg on Dec. 27 at Strasburg-Franklin High School.

Loudonville posts win at Wellington’s expense

Loudonville notched a win against Wellington 87-75 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 3.

In recent action on Dec. 21, Loudonville faced off against Mt Gilead and Wellington took on Sheffield Brookside on Dec. 20 at Wellington High School.

Louisville Aquinas exhales after close call with Mogadore

Louisville Aquinas posted a narrow 58-53 win over Mogadore in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 3.

In recent action on Dec. 20, Louisville Aquinas faced off against Warren JFK and Mogadore took on Ravenna SE on Dec. 21 at Southeast High School.

Madison narrowly defeats Chardon

Madison handed Chardon a tough 61-51 loss in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 3.

Last season, Madison and Chardon faced off on Dec. 14, 2023 at Chardon High School.

Recently on Dec. 21, Madison squared off with Ashtabula Edgewood in a basketball game.

Malvern comes back to beat Tuscarawas Cent. Cath.

Malvern overcame a spirited challenge and rallied for a 65-46 win against Tuscarawas Cent. Cath. for an Ohio boys basketball victory at Tuscarawas Central Catholic High on Jan. 3.

Tuscarawas Cent. Cath. started on steady ground by forging a 13-12 lead over Malvern at the end of the first quarter.

The Hornets kept a 32-18 half margin at the Saints’ expense.

The scene changed momentarily in the third quarter when Tuscarawas Cent. Cath. got within 43-30.

The Hornets got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 22-16 edge.

Last time Malvern and Tuscarawas Cent. Cath. played in a 88-60 game on Jan. 26, 2024.

In recent action on Dec. 28, Tuscarawas Cent. Cath. faced off against Lisbon David Anderson and Malvern took on Cols. Patriot Prep on Dec. 28 at Malvern High School.

Mansfield Sr. claims victory against Wooster

Mansfield Sr. collected a solid win over Wooster in a 61-45 verdict in Ohio boys basketball action on Jan. 3.

The Tygers outscored the Generals in every quarter to hand the hosts their first Ohio Cardinal Conference loss of the season.

In recent action on Dec. 27, Wooster faced off against Millersburg W. Holmes and Mansfield took on Lexington on Dec. 20 at Lexington High School.

Maria Stein Marion Local slips past Versailles

Maria Stein Marion Local topped Versailles 56-51 in a tough tilt in Ohio boys basketball action on Jan. 3.

Last season, Maria Stein Marion Local and Versailles squared off on Feb. 16, 2024 at Marion Local High School.

In recent action on Dec. 28, Versailles faced off against Tipp City Tippecanoe and Maria Stein Marion Local took on Ft. Recovery on Dec. 28 at Marion Local High School.

Mason overwhelms Cin. Colerain

It was a tough night for Cin. Colerain which was overmatched by Mason in this 71-33 verdict.

Last season, Mason and Cin. Colerain faced off on Dec. 19, 2023 at Mason High School.

In recent action on Dec. 27, Cin. Colerain faced off against Clinton Co. and Mason took on Cin. Elder on Dec. 27 at Mason High School.

Massillon Jackson takes down Can. Glenoak

Massillon Jackson rolled past Can. Glenoak for a comfortable 86-50 victory for an Ohio boys basketball victory at Jackson High on Jan. 3.

Massillon Jackson pulled in front of Can. Glenoak 25-7 to begin the second quarter.

The Polar Bears opened a lopsided 49-23 gap over the Golden Eagles at the intermission.

Massillon Jackson thundered to a 67-40 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

The Polar Bears held on with a 19-10 scoring edge in the final quarter.

Last season, Massillon Jackson and Can. Glenoak squared off on Feb. 2, 2024 at GlenOak High School.

In recent action on Dec. 21, Massillon Jackson faced off against Alliance and Can. Glenoak took on Cle. Collinwood on Dec. 28 at GlenOak High School.

McDermott Scioto NW overwhelms Crown City S. Gallia

McDermott Scioto NW rolled past Crown City S. Gallia for a comfortable 58-37 victory in Ohio boys basketball on Jan. 3.

Last season, McDermott Scioto NW and Crown City S. Gallia faced off on Feb. 2, 2024 at Northwest High School.

In recent action on Dec. 27, McDermott Scioto NW faced off against Wheelersburg and Crown City S. Gallia took on Racine Southern on Dec. 27 at South Gallia High School.

Medina Buckeye claims victory against Parma Normandy

Medina Buckeye collected a solid win over Parma Normandy in a 72-54 verdict during this Ohio boys high school basketball game on Jan. 3.

In recent action on Dec. 28, Medina Buckeye faced off against N. Ridgeville and Parma Normandy took on Lakewood on Dec. 20 at Lakewood High School.

Medina Highland tops Copley

Medina Highland notched a win against Copley 66-52 on Jan. 3 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.

In recent action on Dec. 28, Copley faced off against Green and Medina Highland took on Hudson on Dec. 27 at Highland High School.

Middletown tacks win on Cin. Sycamore

Middletown recorded a big victory over Cin. Sycamore 47-23 at Sycamore High on Jan. 3 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.

In recent action on Dec. 27, Cin. Sycamore faced off against Harrison and Middletown took on Marshfield on Dec. 28 at Marshfield High School.

Milford Center Fairbanks delivers statement win over N. Lewisburg Triad

Milford Center Fairbanks dismissed N. Lewisburg Triad by a 64-17 count on Jan. 3 in Ohio boys high school basketball.

Last season, Milford Center Fairbanks and N. Lewisburg Triad faced off on Dec. 15, 2023 at Fairbanks High School.

In recent action on Dec. 28, N. Lewisburg Triad faced off against Newton Local and Milford Center Fairbanks took on Richwood N. Union on Dec. 27 at Fairbanks High School.

Minerva carves slim margin over Alliance Marlington

Minerva topped Alliance Marlington 63-58 in a tough tilt in Ohio boys basketball on Jan. 3.

Last time Minerva and Alliance Marlington played in a 60-47 game on Jan. 26, 2024.

In recent action on Dec. 30, Minerva faced off against Uhrichsville Claymont and Alliance Marlington took on Cadiz Harrison Cent. on Dec. 28 at Marlington High School.

Minford overpowers Lucasville Valley in thorough fashion

Minford’s powerful offense dominated to a resounding victory by pulling away from Lucasville Valley 83-48 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 3.

Last time Minford and Lucasville Valley played in a 71-44 game on Jan. 26, 2024.

In recent action on Dec. 27, Lucasville Valley faced off against Oak Hill and Minford took on Ironton on Dec. 20 at Ironton High School.

Monroe earns stressful win over Trenton Edgewood

Monroe topped Trenton Edgewood 50-42 in a tough tilt on Jan. 3 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.

Last season, Monroe and Trenton Edgewood faced off on Jan. 12, 2024 at Edgewood High School.

In recent action on Dec. 20, Trenton Edgewood faced off against Carlisle and Monroe took on Cin. Christian on Dec. 27 at Monroe High School.

Monroeville delivers statement win over Greenwich S. Cent.

Monroeville left no doubt on Friday, controlling Greenwich S. Cent. from start to finish for a 72-36 victory in Ohio boys basketball action on Jan. 3.

Monroeville opened with a 22-18 advantage over Greenwich S. Cent. through the first quarter.

The Eagles fought to a 43-21 intermission margin at the Trojans’ expense.

Monroeville thundered to a 67-29 lead heading into the final quarter.

The Trojans managed a 7-5 rally in the final quarter, yet the die was already cast.

In recent action on Dec. 21, Greenwich S. Cent. faced off against Collins Western Reserve and Monroeville took on Collins Western Reserve on Dec. 28 at Western Reserve High School.

Morral Ridgedale slips past Lima Perry

Morral Ridgedale finally found a way to top Lima Perry 67-58 for an Ohio boys basketball victory at Perry High on Jan. 3.

Last season, Morral Ridgedale and Lima Perry faced off on Feb. 16, 2024 at Ridgedale High School.

In recent action on Dec. 27, Lima Perry faced off against Ada and Morral Ridgedale took on Howard E. Knox on Dec. 27 at Ridgedale High School.

Morrow Little Miami escapes close call with Milford (OH)

Morrow Little Miami finally found a way to top Milford (OH) 64-63 in Ohio boys basketball action on Jan. 3.

Last season, Morrow Little Miami and Milford (OH) squared off on Jan. 23, 2024 at Little Miami High School.

In recent action on Dec. 23, Milford (OH) faced off against Harrison and Morrow Little Miami took on Bell Co. on Dec. 30 at Bell County High School.

Napoleon thwarts Sylvania Northview’s quest

Napoleon eventually beat Sylvania Northview 47-37 during this Ohio boys high school basketball game on Jan. 3.

Last season, Napoleon and Sylvania Northview faced off on Jan. 5, 2024 at Northview High School.

In recent action on Dec. 28, Napoleon faced off against Liberty Center and Sylvania Northview took on Holland Springfield on Dec. 23 at Northview High School.

New Bremen breaks out early to defeat New Knoxville

New Bremen broke on top and refused to fold in holding off New Knoxville 48-37 on Jan. 3 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.

Last season, New Bremen and New Knoxville faced off on Feb. 2, 2024 at New Bremen High School.

In recent action on Dec. 28, New Bremen faced off against Elida and New Knoxville took on Lima Temple Christian on Dec. 28 at Temple Christian School.

New Lebanon Dixie secures a win over Newton Local

New Lebanon Dixie notched a win against Newton Local 47-30 on Jan. 3 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.

New Lebanon Dixie darted in front of Newton Local 18-9 to begin the second quarter.

The Greyhounds registered a 26-15 advantage at half over the Indians.

Newton Local responded in the third quarter by cutting the margin to 37-27.

The Greyhounds held on with a 10-3 scoring edge in the fourth quarter.

Last time Newton Local and New Lebanon Dixie played in a 47-36 game on Jan. 30, 2024.

In recent action on Dec. 27, New Lebanon Dixie faced off against Brookville and Newton Local took on N. Lewisburg Triad on Dec. 28 at Triad High School.

New Lexington claims victory against Nelsonville-York

New Lexington pushed past Nelsonville-York for a 60-42 win in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 3.

New Lexington opened with a 17-9 advantage over Nelsonville-York through the first quarter.

The Panthers registered a 31-11 advantage at half over the Buckeyes.

The scene changed momentarily in the third quarter when Nelsonville-York got within 38-25.

The Panthers got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 22-17 edge.

Last season, New Lexington and Nelsonville-York squared off on Dec. 5, 2023 at New Lexington High School.

In recent action on Dec. 28, New Lexington faced off against Cle. Hay.

New Madison Tri-Village rides to cruise-control win over Ansonia

New Madison Tri-Village scored early and often to roll over Ansonia 84-36 for an Ohio boys basketball victory on Jan. 3.

Last season, New Madison Tri-Village and Ansonia squared off on Jan. 5, 2024 at Tri-Village High School.

In recent action on Dec. 28, Ansonia faced off against Celina and New Madison Tri-Village took on Legacy Christian on Dec. 27 at Tri-Village High School.

New Paris National Trail exhales after close call with W. Alexandria Twin Valley S.

New Paris National Trail topped W. Alexandria Twin Valley S. 54-51 in a tough tilt in Ohio boys basketball on Jan. 3.

Last time New Paris National Trail and W. Alexandria Twin Valley S. played in a 33-30 game on Jan. 5, 2024.

In recent action on Dec. 21, New Paris National Trail faced off against Lockland and W. Alexandria Twin Valley S. took on Ashtabula Edgewood on Dec. 28 at Twin Valley South High School.

New Philadelphia dominates Mansfield Madison

New Philadelphia earned a convincing 57-32 win over Mansfield Madison on Jan. 3 in Ohio boys high school basketball.

Last season, New Philadelphia and Mansfield Madison faced off on Jan. 26, 2024 at New Philadelphia High School.

In recent action on Dec. 27, New Philadelphia faced off against Ashland and Mansfield Madison took on Lexington on Dec. 27 at Lexington High School.

Newark Licking Valley overwhelms Thornville Sheridan

Newark Licking Valley dominated Thornville Sheridan 78-56 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 3.

The first quarter gave Newark Licking Valley a 34-26 lead over Thornville Sheridan.

The Generals bowed their back in the second quarter, chipping the deficit to 38-31.

Newark Licking Valley breathed fire to a 56-36 lead heading into the final quarter.

The Panthers held on with a 22-20 scoring edge in the fourth quarter.

Last season, Newark Licking Valley and Thornville Sheridan faced off on Dec. 22, 2023 at Licking Valley High School.

In recent action on Dec. 28, Thornville Sheridan faced off against Lancaster Fairfield Union and Newark Licking Valley took on Dresden Tri-Valley on Dec. 30 at Licking Valley High School.

N. Can. Hoover crushes Uniontown Lake

N. Can. Hoover earned a convincing 57-33 win over Uniontown Lake for an Ohio boys basketball victory at Hoover High on Jan. 3.

Last season, N. Can. Hoover and Uniontown Lake squared off on Feb. 2, 2024 at Hoover High School.

In recent action on Dec. 27, N. Can. Hoover faced off against Willoughby S. and Uniontown Lake took on Austintown-Fitch on Dec. 28 at Austintown-Fitch High School.

N. Royalton exhales after close call with Brecksville-Broadview Hts.

N. Royalton posted a narrow 69-62 win over Brecksville-Broadview Hts. for an Ohio boys basketball victory at Brecksville-Broadview Heights High on Jan. 3.

Recently on Dec. 26, Brecksville-Broadview Hts. squared off with Evangelical Christian in a basketball game.

Norwalk St. Paul carves slim margin over Collins Western Reserve

Norwalk St. Paul topped Collins Western Reserve 49-41 in a tough tilt on Jan. 3 in Ohio boys high school basketball.

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

Oberlin tops Brooklyn

Oberlin collected a solid win over Brooklyn in a 70-60 verdict for an Ohio boys basketball victory on Jan. 3.

In recent action on Dec. 20, Oberlin faced off against Lorain Clearview.

Oberlin Firelands earns narrow win over Lodi Cloverleaf

Oberlin Firelands finally found a way to top Lodi Cloverleaf 57-50 for an Ohio boys basketball victory at Firelands High on Jan. 3.

In recent action on Dec. 28, Oberlin Firelands faced off against Westlake and Lodi Cloverleaf took on Medina Christian Academy on Dec. 28 at Cloverleaf High School.

Orrville thwarts Can. South’s quest

Orrville handed Can. South a tough 56-41 loss in Ohio boys basketball action on Jan. 3.

Last time Can. South and Orrville played in a 56-47 game on Feb. 2, 2024.

In recent action on Dec. 27, Orrville faced off against Canal Fulton Northwest and Can. South took on Wooster Triway on Dec. 20 at Triway High School.

Pandora-Gilboa routs Vanlue

Pandora-Gilboa earned a convincing 68-30 win over Vanlue in Ohio boys basketball action on Jan. 3.

Last season, Pandora-Gilboa and Vanlue faced off on Jan. 12, 2024 at Vanlue High School.

In recent action on Dec. 28, Pandora-Gilboa faced off against Kalida and Vanlue took on Crestline on Dec. 21 at Crestline High School.

Parma Padua crushes Elyria Cath.

It was a tough night for Elyria Cath. which was overmatched by Parma Padua in this 83-49 verdict.

In recent action on Dec. 20, Elyria Cath. faced off against Mentor Lake Cath. and Parma Padua took on Chardon NDCL on Dec. 20 at Padua Franciscan High School.

Pataskala Watkins Memorial holds off Grove City Cent. Crossing

Pataskala Watkins Memorial finally found a way to top Grove City Cent. Crossing 40-35 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 3.

Last season, Pataskala Watkins Memorial and Grove City Cent. Crossing faced off on Dec. 19, 2023 at Watkins Memorial High School.

In recent action on Dec. 20, Grove City Cent. Crossing faced off against New Albany and Pataskala Watkins Memorial took on Mt. Vernon on Dec. 20 at Watkins Memorial High School.

Perrysburg tops Fremont Ross in extra frame

Perrysburg used overtime to slip past Fremont Ross 75-67 for an Ohio boys basketball victory at Fremont Ross High on Jan. 3.

Last season, Perrysburg and Fremont Ross squared off on Jan. 9, 2024 at Perrysburg High School.

In recent action on Dec. 28, Fremont Ross faced off against Tiffin Columbian and Perrysburg took on Findlay Liberty-Benton on Dec. 28 at Liberty-Benton High School.

Pomeroy Meigs holds off Marietta

Pomeroy Meigs finally found a way to top Marietta 46-45 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 3.

Last season, Marietta and Pomeroy Meigs faced off on Feb. 2, 2024 at Marietta High School.

In recent action on Dec. 28, Pomeroy Meigs faced off against Jackson and Marietta took on Wheeling Park on Dec. 28 at Marietta High School.

Port Clinton survives for narrow win over Vermilion

Port Clinton finally found a way to top Vermilion 46-42 during this Ohio boys high school basketball game on Jan. 3.

The first quarter gave Port Clinton a 14-9 lead over Vermilion.

The Redskins fought to a 25-17 half margin at the Sailors’ expense.

Vermilion trimmed the margin in the third quarter to make it 31-30.

The Redskins got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 15-12 edge.

In recent action on Dec. 27, Vermilion faced off against Castalia Margaretta and Port Clinton took on Willard on Dec. 28 at Port Clinton High School.

Portsmouth Notre Dame dominates Portsmouth Clay

Portsmouth Notre Dame’s powerful offense dominated to a resounding victory by pulling away from Portsmouth Clay 54-17 for an Ohio boys basketball victory at Notre Dame High on Jan. 3.

Last time Portsmouth Notre Dame and Portsmouth Clay played in a 59-25 game on Jan. 26, 2024.

Recently on Dec. 27, Portsmouth Notre Dame squared off with Portsmouth in a basketball game.

Ravenna SE records thin win against N. Jackson Jackson-Milton

Ravenna SE topped N. Jackson Jackson-Milton 46-41 in a tough tilt on Jan. 3 in Ohio boys high school basketball.

N. Jackson Jackson-Milton showed it was ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 12-8 advantage over Ravenna SE as the first quarter ended.

The Pirates and the Blue Jays dueled to a draw at 14-14 with the third quarter looming.

Ravenna SE moved to a 32-25 bulge over N. Jackson Jackson-Milton as the final quarter began.

The Blue Jays outpointed the Pirates 16-14 in the fourth quarter, but it was not enough to close the gap.

In recent action on Dec. 28, Ravenna SE faced off against Rootstown and N. Jackson Jackson-Milton took on Campbell Memorial on Dec. 27 at Memorial High School.

Ravenswood dominates Racine Southern in convincing showing

Ravenswood unleashed a high-powered offensive show to knock off Racine Southern 59-22 Friday in West Virginia boys basketball action on Jan. 3.

Last time Ravenswood and Racine Southern played in a 69-35 game on Dec. 29, 2023.

In recent action on Dec. 27, Racine Southern faced off against Crown City S. Gallia.

Richwood N. Union collects victory over Spring. Shawnee

Richwood N. Union handed Spring. Shawnee a tough 48-36 loss in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 3.

Richwood N. Union opened with a 17-14 advantage over Spring. Shawnee through the first quarter.

The Wildcats’ shooting jumped in front for a 29-16 lead over the Braves at halftime.

Richwood N. Union jumped to a 37-16 lead heading into the final quarter.

The Braves rallied in the fourth quarter, but the Wildcats skirted trouble with just enough offense to thwart all hopes.

Last time Richwood N. Union and Spring. Shawnee played in a 60-46 game on Feb. 2, 2024.

In recent action on Dec. 28, Spring. Shawnee faced off against S. Charleston SE and Richwood N. Union took on Milford Center Fairbanks on Dec. 27 at Fairbanks High School.

Russia dominates Ft. Loramie

Russia scored early and often to roll over Ft. Loramie 58-26 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 3.

Last season, Russia and Ft. Loramie faced off on Feb. 16, 2024 at Russia High School.

In recent action on Dec. 28, Ft. Loramie faced off against Jackson Center and Russia took on Troy Christian on Dec. 28 at Russia High School.

Salineville Southern carves slim margin over Wellsville

Salineville Southern finally found a way to top Wellsville 63-56 for an Ohio boys basketball victory at Southern Local High on Jan. 3.

Last season, Wellsville and Salineville Southern squared off on Jan. 18, 2024 at Southern Local High School.

In recent action on Dec. 20, Salineville Southern faced off against Columbiana and Wellsville took on Oak Glen on Dec. 21 at Wellsville High School.

Sandusky escapes Tiffin Columbian in thin win

Sandusky posted a narrow 72-69 win over Tiffin Columbian on Jan. 3 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.

Last time Sandusky and Tiffin Columbian played in a 76-62 game on Jan. 25, 2024.

In recent action on Dec. 28, Sandusky faced off against Lyndhurst Brush and Tiffin Columbian took on Fremont Ross on Dec. 28 at Fremont Ross High School.

Sandusky Perkins posts win at Clyde’s expense

Sandusky Perkins collected a solid win over Clyde in a 75-58 verdict in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 3.

Sandusky Perkins darted in front of Clyde 22-11 to begin the second quarter.

The Pirates registered a 38-25 advantage at half over the Fliers.

Sandusky Perkins thundered to a 63-38 lead heading into the final quarter.

The Fliers managed a 20-12 rally in the final quarter, yet the die was already cast.

In recent action on Dec. 30, Sandusky Perkins faced off against Willard and Clyde took on Castalia Margaretta on Dec. 21 at Clyde High School.

Seaman N. Adams defeats Lynchburg-Clay

Seaman N. Adams left no doubt on Friday, controlling Lynchburg-Clay from start to finish for a 74-41 victory in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 3.

Last time Seaman N. Adams and Lynchburg-Clay played in a 57-41 game on Feb. 9, 2024.

In recent action on Dec. 28, Seaman N. Adams faced off against Hillsboro and Lynchburg-Clay took on Bainbridge Paint Valley on Dec. 28 at Lynchburg-Clay High School.

Sherwood Fairview earns narrow win over Defiance Ayersville

Sherwood Fairview posted a narrow 36-35 win over Defiance Ayersville in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 3.

In recent action on Dec. 28, Defiance Ayersville faced off against Holgate and Sherwood Fairview took on Archbold on Dec. 20 at Fairview High School.

Sidney Lehman dominates Dola Hardin Northern

It was a tough night for Dola Hardin Northern which was overmatched by Sidney Lehman in this 52-30 verdict.

In recent action on Dec. 28, Dola Hardin Northern faced off against McComb and Sidney Lehman took on Yellow Springs on Dec. 30 at Lehman Catholic High School.

Smithville collects victory over Rittman

Smithville handed Rittman a tough 65-46 loss in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 3.

In recent action on Dec. 27, Rittman faced off against Doylestown Chippewa and Smithville took on St Clairsville on Dec. 28 at Smithville High School.

S. Webster barely beats Wheelersburg

S. Webster topped Wheelersburg 64-59 in a tough tilt on Jan. 3 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.

Last season, S. Webster and Wheelersburg faced off on Jan. 26, 2024 at Wheelersburg High School.

In recent action on Dec. 27, Wheelersburg faced off against McDermott Scioto NW and S. Webster took on McArthur Vinton County on Dec. 27 at Vinton County High School.

Spencerville denies Minster’s challenge

Spencerville grabbed an 88-77 victory at the expense of Minster in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 3.

Last season, Spencerville and Minster faced off on Dec. 22, 2023 at Spencerville High School.

In recent action on Dec. 28, Minster faced off against Anna and Spencerville took on St Marys on Dec. 27 at Saint Marys Memorial High School.

Springboro tops Beavercreek in extra frame

Springboro took full advantage of overtime to defeat Beavercreek 55-49 for an Ohio boys basketball victory at Beavercreek High on Jan. 3.

Last time Beavercreek and Springboro played in a 64-36 game on Jan. 12, 2024.

Recently on Dec. 23, Springboro squared off with Scott (KY) in a basketball game.

Spring. Greenon claims tight victory against S. Charleston SE

Spring. Greenon finally found a way to top S. Charleston SE 57-55 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 3.

In recent action on Dec. 28, Spring. Greenon faced off against New Carlisle Tecumseh and S. Charleston SE took on Spring. Shawnee on Dec. 28 at Shawnee High School.

Spring. Kenton Ridge edges past London in tough test

Spring. Kenton Ridge topped London 62-58 in a tough tilt for an Ohio boys basketball victory at London High on Jan. 3.

Last season, London and Spring. Kenton Ridge squared off on Feb. 2, 2024 at London High School.

In recent action on Dec. 27, London faced off against Washington C.H. Miami Trace and Spring. Kenton Ridge took on Spring. Shawnee on Dec. 23 at Kenton Ridge High School.

Stewart Federal Hocking edges past Wellston in tough test

Stewart Federal Hocking topped Wellston 53-48 in a tough tilt at Wellston High on Jan. 3 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.

In recent action on Dec. 20, Wellston faced off against Waterford and Stewart Federal Hocking took on Crooksville on Dec. 27 at Federal Hocking High School.

Stow-Munroe Falls tops Hudson

Stow-Munroe Falls collected a solid win over Hudson in a 59-42 verdict in Ohio boys basketball on Jan. 3.

In recent action on Dec. 29, Stow-Munroe Falls faced off against Lakewood and Hudson took on Medina Highland on Dec. 27 at Highland High School.

Strasburg pushes over Newcomerstown

Strasburg knocked off Newcomerstown 60-41 in Ohio boys basketball action on Jan. 3.

Strasburg darted in front of Newcomerstown 12-5 to begin the second quarter.

The Tigers opened a close 28-19 gap over the Trojans at the intermission.

Newcomerstown rallied in the third quarter by making it 43-36.

The Tigers got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 17-5 edge.

Last season, Strasburg and Newcomerstown squared off on Jan. 30, 2024 at Newcomerstown High School.

In recent action on Dec. 27, Strasburg faced off against Lore City Buckeye Trail and Newcomerstown took on E. Can. on Dec. 27 at Newcomerstown High School.

Streetsboro squeezes past Chagrin Falls

Streetsboro posted a narrow 47-45 win over Chagrin Falls in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 3.

Streetsboro opened with a 23-13 advantage over Chagrin Falls through the first quarter.

The Tigers battled back to make it 28-21 at the half.

Chagrin Falls stemmed the tide in the third quarter by closing the gap to 39-36.

The Tigers rallied in the fourth quarter, but the Rockets skirted trouble with just enough offense to thwart all hopes.

In recent action on Dec. 28, Streetsboro faced off against Aurora and Chagrin Falls took on Perry on Dec. 21 at Perry High School.

Sugarcreek Garaway sprints past Magnolia Sandy Valley

Sugarcreek Garaway knocked off Magnolia Sandy Valley 53-41 during this Ohio boys high school basketball game on Jan. 3.

Last season, Sugarcreek Garaway and Magnolia Sandy Valley squared off on Feb. 6, 2024 at Garaway High School.

In recent action on Dec. 20, Magnolia Sandy Valley faced off against Berlin Hiland and Sugarcreek Garaway took on Zoarville Tuscarawas Valley on Dec. 27 at Garaway High School.

Sylvania Southview escapes close call with Findlay

Sylvania Southview topped Findlay 67-58 in a tough tilt on Jan. 3 in Ohio boys high school basketball.

Last season, Findlay and Sylvania Southview squared off on Jan. 5, 2024 at Findlay High School.

In recent action on Dec. 28, Sylvania Southview faced off against Tol. Rogers and Findlay took on Lima on Dec. 27 at Lima Senior High School.

Tallmadge grinds out close victory over Barberton

Tallmadge posted a narrow 54-45 win over Barberton in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 3.

In recent action on Dec. 28, Tallmadge faced off against Peninsula Woodridge and Barberton took on Cuyahoga Falls on Dec. 20 at Barberton High School.

Tipp City Tippecanoe earns narrow win over Sidney

Tipp City Tippecanoe finally found a way to top Sidney 59-52 at Sidney High on Jan. 3 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.

Last season, Tipp City Tippecanoe and Sidney squared off on Feb. 9, 2024 at Sidney High School.

In recent action on Dec. 20, Sidney faced off against Piqua and Tipp City Tippecanoe took on Versailles on Dec. 28 at Tippecanoe High School.

Tol. Christian grinds out close victory over Tol. Maumee Valley

Tol. Christian finally found a way to top Tol. Maumee Valley 44-42 for an Ohio boys basketball victory on Jan. 3.

Last season, Tol. Christian and Tol. Maumee Valley squared off on March 8, 2024 at Toledo Christian School.

In recent action on Dec. 27, Tol. Maumee Valley faced off against Tol. St. Francis and Tol. Christian took on International Sports Academy on Dec. 26 at International Sports Academy.

Tol. Whitmer claims victory against Holland Springfield

Tol. Whitmer knocked off Holland Springfield 85-68 at Springfield High on Jan. 3 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.

Last season, Tol. Whitmer and Holland Springfield squared off on March 1, 2024 at Whitmer High School.

In recent action on Dec. 23, Holland Springfield faced off against Sylvania Northview and Tol. Whitmer took on Napoleon on Dec. 23 at Napoleon High School.

Toledo St. John’s Jesuit records thin win against Tol. St. Francis

Toledo St. John’s Jesuit finally found a way to top Tol. St. Francis 56-52 on Jan. 3 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.

In recent action on Dec. 27, Toledo St John’s Jesuit faced off against Marysville and Tol. St. Francis took on Tol. Maumee Valley on Dec. 27 at Saint Francis de Sales High School.

Toledo St. John’s Jesuit slips past Cols. DeSales

Toledo St. John’s Jesuit posted a narrow 56-52 win over Cols. DeSales in Ohio boys basketball on Jan. 3.

In recent action on Dec. 27, Toledo St John’s Jesuit faced off against Marysville and Cols. DeSales took on Grove City on Dec. 28 at Grove City High School.

Toronto routs Columbiana Crestview

Toronto earned a convincing 60-22 win over Columbiana Crestview at Toronto Jr./Sr. High on Jan. 3 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.

In recent action on Dec. 27, Toronto faced off against Waynesburg Central and Columbiana Crestview took on Newton Falls on Dec. 19 at Crestview High School.

Green slips past Massillon Perry

Green posted a narrow 54-51 win over Massillon Perry on Jan. 3 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.

Last season, Green and Massillon Perry squared off on Feb. 2, 2024 at Perry High School.

In recent action on Dec. 20, Massillon Perry faced off against Can. McKinley and Green took on Copley on Dec. 28 at Green High School.

Urbana thwarts New Carlisle Tecumseh’s quest

Urbana knocked off New Carlisle Tecumseh 58-46 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 3.

Urbana opened with a 15-5 advantage over New Carlisle Tecumseh through the first quarter.

The Arrows showed some mettle by fighting back to a 29-23 halftime margin.

Urbana jumped to a 40-32 lead heading into the final quarter.

The Hillclimbers got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with an 18-14 edge.

Last season, Urbana and New Carlisle Tecumseh squared off on Feb. 2, 2024 at Urbana High School.

In recent action on Dec. 23, Urbana faced off against St. Paris Graham and New Carlisle Tecumseh took on Piqua on Dec. 30 at Tecumseh High School.

Van Wert Lincolnview slips past Ft. Recovery

Van Wert Lincolnview topped Ft. Recovery 52-46 in a tough tilt for an Ohio boys basketball victory on Jan. 3.

Last season, Van Wert Lincolnview and Ft. Recovery faced off on Dec. 30, 2023 at Fort Recovery High School.

In recent action on Dec. 21, Van Wert Lincolnview faced off against Ft. Jennings and Ft. Recovery took on Maria Stein Marion Local on Dec. 28 at Marion Local High School.

Warren Harding overpowers Austintown-Fitch in thorough fashion

Warren Harding rolled past Austintown-Fitch for a comfortable 67-39 victory for an Ohio boys basketball victory on Jan. 3.

Last season, Warren Harding and Austintown-Fitch faced off on Feb. 16, 2024 at Austintown-Fitch High School.

In recent action on Dec. 23, Warren Harding faced off against Youngs. Ursuline and Austintown-Fitch took on Uniontown Lake on Dec. 28 at Austintown-Fitch High School.

Warren JFK carves slim margin over Hartville Lake Center Christian

Warren JFK posted a narrow 42-38 win over Hartville Lake Center Christian on Jan. 3 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.

Warren JFK moved in front of Hartville Lake Center Christian 8-6 to begin the second quarter.

The Eagles fought to a 25-23 intermission margin at the Tigers’ expense.

Hartville Lake Center Christian tried to dig out of the hole by climbing within 39-38 in the third quarter.

The Eagles got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 3-0 edge.

Last time Hartville Lake Center Christian and Warren JFK played in a 69-65 game on Feb. 9, 2024.

In recent action on Dec. 27, Warren JFK faced off against Berlin Hiland and Hartville Lake Center Christian took on Doylestown Chippewa on Dec. 28 at Chippewa High School.

Waynesville grinds out close victory over Brookville

Waynesville finally found a way to top Brookville 45-38 during this Ohio boys high school basketball game on Jan. 3.

Last season, Waynesville and Brookville faced off on Dec. 12, 2023 at Brookville High School.

In recent action on Dec. 27, Brookville faced off against New Lebanon Dixie and Waynesville took on Day. Oakwood on Dec. 20 at Waynesville High School.

Portsmouth W. survives for narrow win over Waverly

Portsmouth W. topped Waverly 58-50 in a tough tilt for an Ohio boys basketball victory on Jan. 3.

Portsmouth W. opened with an 18-7 advantage over Waverly through the first quarter.

The Senators’ shooting moved in front for a 29-15 lead over the Tigers at the intermission.

The dynamic altered in the third quarter as Waverly inched back to a 41-28 deficit.

The Tigers closed the lead with a 22-17 margin in the final quarter.

Last time Portsmouth W. and Waverly played in a 46-28 game on Jan. 26, 2024.

In recent action on Dec. 27, Waverly faced off against Southeastern and Portsmouth W. took on Ironton Rock Hill on Dec. 23 at Rock Hill High School.

Westlake overcomes Bay (OH)

Westlake handed Bay (OH) a tough 68-54 loss in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 3.

In recent action on Dec. 28, Bay (OH) faced off against Cuyahoga Hts. and Westlake took on Oberlin Firelands on Dec. 28 at Westlake High School.

Linsly pockets slim win over Dover

Linsly posted a narrow 54-45 win over Dover on Jan. 3 in West Virginia boys high school basketball.

In recent action on Dec. 28, Dover faced off against Ashland.

Willard barely beats Milan Edison

Willard posted a narrow 47-44 win over Milan Edison in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 3.

In recent action on Dec. 30, Willard faced off against Sandusky Perkins and Milan Edison took on Huron on Dec. 28 at Edison High School.

Willow Wood Symmes Valley edges past Oak Hill in tough test

Willow Wood Symmes Valley topped Oak Hill 62-59 in a tough tilt in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 3.

Last time Willow Wood Symmes Valley and Oak Hill played in a 52-49 game on Feb. 2, 2024.

In recent action on Dec. 21, Willow Wood Symmes Valley faced off against Ironton Rock Hill and Oak Hill took on Lucasville Valley on Dec. 27 at Valley High School.

Peebles comes up short in matchup with Sardinia Eastern Brown

Sardinia Eastern Brown grabbed a 58-48 victory at the expense of Peebles for an Ohio boys basketball victory at Peebles High on Jan. 3.

Last season, Sardinia Eastern Brown and Peebles squared off on Feb. 9, 2024 at Eastern High School.

Recently on Dec. 28, Sardinia Eastern Brown squared off with Fayetteville-Perry in a basketball game.

Woodsfield Monroe Cent. overcomes Wheeling Central’s lead to earn win

Woodsfield Monroe Cent. rallied over Wheeling Central for an inspiring 63-47 victory in Ohio boys basketball on Jan. 3.

Wheeling Central started on steady ground by forging a 17-13 lead over Woodsfield Monroe Cent. at the end of the first quarter.

The Seminoles’ shooting jumped in front for a 27-22 lead over the Maroon Knights at halftime.

Woodsfield Monroe Cent. moved to a 46-37 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

The Seminoles held on with a 17-10 scoring edge in the final quarter.

In recent action on Dec. 28, Woodsfield Monroe Cent. faced off against Parkersburg and Wheeling Central took on Cols. Patriot Prep on Dec. 27 at Patriot Preparatory Academy.

Wooster Triway pockets slim win over Massillon Tuslaw

Wooster Triway posted a narrow 80-72 win over Massillon Tuslaw at Tuslaw High on Jan. 3 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.

Last season, Wooster Triway and Massillon Tuslaw faced off on Dec. 29, 2023 at Triway High School.

In recent action on Dec. 27, Massillon Tuslaw faced off against Navarre Fairless and Wooster Triway took on Apple Creek Waynedale on Dec. 21 at Waynedale High School.

Youngs. Ursuline posts win at Massillon Washington’s expense

Youngs. Ursuline knocked off Massillon Washington 101-84 for an Ohio boys basketball victory on Jan. 3.

In recent action on Dec. 27, Massillon Washington faced off against Delaware Olentangy Berlin and Youngs. Ursuline took on STVM on Dec. 27 at Saint Vincent-Saint Mary High School.

Zanesville sprints past Philo

Zanesville collected a solid win over Philo in a 61-42 verdict for an Ohio boys basketball victory on Jan. 3.

Last time Zanesville and Philo played in a 67-38 game on Dec. 27, 2023.

In recent action on Dec. 28, Philo faced off against Caldwell and Zanesville took on Byesville Meadowbrook on Dec. 28 at Meadowbrook High School.

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