Ashland Crestview topped Ashland Mapleton 59-56 in a tough tilt for an Ohio boys basketball victory at Crestview High on Jan. 31.

Ashland Mapleton started on steady ground by forging a 21-18 lead over Ashland Crestview at the end of the first quarter.

The Mounties proved they would be a force to be reckoned with by building a 30-26 advantage over the Cougars at the half.

The scoreboard showed Ashland Mapleton with a 43-40 lead over Ashland Crestview heading into the third quarter.

A 19-13 scoring edge in the final quarter fueled the Cougars’ defeat of the Mounties.

In recent action on Jan. 25, Ashland Crestview faced off against Ontario and Ashland Mapleton took on Collins Western Reserve on Jan. 18 at Western Reserve High School.

Check out our complete boys basketball roundup to stay up-to-date on all the action.

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