Ashland earns narrow win over Mansfield Sr.
Ashland finally found a way to top Mansfield Sr. 70-65 in Ohio boys basketball on Dec. 19.
The Tygers showed they were ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 20-18 advantage as the first quarter ended.
Senior High proved it would be a force to be reckoned with by building a 33-28 advantage over the Arrows at the half.
The scoreboard showed Mansfield Sr. with a 54-50 lead over Ashland heading into the third quarter.
A 20-11 scoring edge in the fourth quarter fueled the Arrows’ defeat of the Tygers.
Last season, Mansfield Sr. and Ashland squared off on Jan. 24, 2025 at Mansfield High School.
In recent action on Dec. 13, Ashland faced off against Painesville Riverside and Mansfield Sr. took on New Philadelphia on Dec. 12 at Mansfield High School.
Clyde bests Norwalk
Clyde left no doubt on Friday, controlling Norwalk from start to finish for a 75-33 victory in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Dec. 19.
Last season, Clyde and Norwalk faced off on Feb. 1, 2025 at Norwalk High School.
In recent action on Dec. 6, Clyde faced off against Ashland and Norwalk took on Sandusky on Dec. 13 at Norwalk High School.
Creston Norwayne overwhelms West Salem Northwestern
It was a tough night for West Salem Northwestern which was overmatched by Creston Norwayne in this 63-30 verdict.
In recent action on Dec. 10, West Salem Northwestern faced off against Hartville Lake Center Christian and Creston Norwayne took on Akr. East on Dec. 13 at Norwayne High School.
Dover takes advantage of early margin to defeat Millersburg W. Holmes
Dover took control early and methodically pulled away to beat Millersburg W. Holmes 58-28 during this Ohio boys high school basketball game on Dec. 19.
Recently on Dec. 12, Dover squared off with Ashland in a basketball game.
Hartville Lake Center Christian rides to cruise-control win over Medina Christian Academy
Hartville Lake Center Christian unleashed a high-powered offensive show to knock off Medina Christian Academy 59-28 Friday for an Ohio boys basketball victory on Dec. 19.
In recent action on Dec. 10, Hartville Lake Center Christian faced off against West Salem Northwestern and Medina Christian Academy took on Cornerstone Christian on Dec. 13 at Medina Christian Academy.
Jeromesville Hillsdale overcomes Doylestown Chippewa in seat-squirming affair
Jeromesville Hillsdale finally found a way to top Doylestown Chippewa 64-60 for an Ohio boys basketball victory at Chippewa High on Dec. 19.
Last season, Jeromesville Hillsdale and Doylestown Chippewa squared off on Feb. 7, 2025 at Chippewa High School.
In recent action on Dec. 13, Doylestown Chippewa faced off against Peninsula Woodridge.
Medina overwhelms Cle. Hts.
Medina unleashed a high-powered offensive show to knock off Cle. Hts. 78-56 Friday in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Dec. 19.
The first quarter gave Medina a 21-14 lead over Cle. Hts.
The Battling Bees’ offense stormed in front for a 40-23 lead over the Tigers at halftime.
Medina jumped to a 60-34 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Tigers rallied with a 22-18 advantage in the fourth quarter. However, the Battling Bees prevailed.
In recent action on Dec. 5, Medina faced off against Shaker Hts..
New Franklin Manchester prevails over Apple Creek Waynedale
New Franklin Manchester’s powerful offense dominated to a resounding victory by pulling away from Apple Creek Waynedale 65-44 in Ohio boys basketball on Dec. 19.
Recently on Dec. 12, Apple Creek Waynedale squared off with Creston Norwayne in a basketball game.
Sheffield Brookside escapes close call with Sullivan Black River
Sheffield Brookside finally found a way to top Sullivan Black River 69-60 on Dec. 19 in Ohio boys high school basketball.
Last season, Sheffield Brookside and Sullivan Black River faced off on Feb. 14, 2025 at Black River High School.
In recent action on Dec. 9, Sullivan Black River faced off against Lorain Clearview and Sheffield Brookside took on Lorain Clearview on Dec. 5 at Clearview High School.
Shelby posts win at Bellville Clear Fork’s expense
Shelby eventually beat Bellville Clear Fork 56-45 in Ohio boys basketball action on Dec. 19.
Last season, Shelby and Bellville Clear Fork faced off on Feb. 1, 2025 at Shelby High School.
Smithville crushes Rittman
Smithville controlled the action to earn an impressive 64-24 win against Rittman on Dec. 19 in Ohio boys high school basketball.
In recent action on Dec. 12, Smithville faced off against Dalton and Rittman took on Doylestown Chippewa on Dec. 12 at Rittman High School.
Wooster outlasts New Philadelphia in overtime classic
Wooster took full advantage of overtime to defeat New Philadelphia 49-48 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Dec. 19.
In recent action on Dec. 13, New Philadelphia faced off against Uniontown Lake and Wooster took on Lexington on Dec. 12 at Wooster High School.
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