OHSAA boys basketball scores for December 23, 2025 in Ohio high school sport.

Amherst Steele thwarts Lorain’s quest

Amherst Steele handed Lorain a tough 70-59 loss in Ohio boys basketball action on Dec. 23.

In recent action on Dec. 16, Lorain faced off against Elyria Cath..

Ashland pockets slim win over Lexington

Ashland topped Lexington 65-63 in a tough tilt for an Ohio boys basketball victory at Ashland High on Dec. 23.

Lexington started on steady ground by forging a 14-12 lead over Ashland at the end of the first quarter.

The Arrows kept a 31-30 half margin at the Minutemen’s expense.

Lexington took the lead 52-46 to start the fourth quarter.

The Minutemen had the advantage to start the fourth quarter, but the Arrows won the session and the game with a 19-11 performance.

Last season, Lexington and Ashland faced off on Feb. 25, 2025 at Lexington High School.

In recent action on Dec. 16, Ashland faced off against Mansfield Madison and Lexington took on Mansfield on Dec. 16 at Lexington High School.

Bellville Clear Fork claims tight victory against Sparta Highland

Bellville Clear Fork finally found a way to top Sparta Highland 60-55 on Dec. 23 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.

Last season, Bellville Clear Fork and Sparta Highland squared off on Feb. 7, 2025 at Clear Fork High School.

Recently on Dec. 16, Bellville Clear Fork squared off with Marion Harding High School in a basketball game.

Creston Norwayne holds off New Franklin Manchester

Creston Norwayne finally found a way to top New Franklin Manchester 66-60 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Dec. 23.

Creston Norwayne darted in front of New Franklin Manchester 23-19 to begin the second quarter.

The Panthers moved a tight margin over the Bobcats as both teams headed to make end of the second quarter adjustments.

New Franklin Manchester moved ahead by earning a 51-47 advantage over Creston Norwayne at the end of the third quarter.

The Bobcats rebounded from a late deficit, outscoring the Panthers 19-9 in the last stanza for the victory.

In recent action on Dec. 16, Creston Norwayne faced off against Canal Fulton Northwest.

Dover earns stressful win over New Philadelphia

Dover posted a narrow 37-34 win over New Philadelphia for an Ohio boys basketball victory at Dover High on Dec. 23.

In recent action on Dec. 16, Dover faced off against Wooster and New Philadelphia took on Millersburg W. Holmes on Dec. 16 at West Holmes High School.

Greenwich S. Cent. carves slim margin over New Washington Buckeye Cent.

Greenwich S. Cent. posted a narrow 60-56 win over New Washington Buckeye Cent. in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Dec. 23.

Last season, New Washington Buckeye Cent. and Greenwich S. Cent. squared off on Feb. 21, 2025 at South Central High School.

Recently on Dec. 18, Greenwich S. Cent. squared off with Norwalk St Paul in a basketball game.

Medina escapes N. Royalton in thin win

Medina topped N. Royalton 50-43 in a tough tilt in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Dec. 23.

Monroeville posts win at Collins Western Reserve’s expense

Monroeville collected a solid win over Collins Western Reserve in a 53-43 verdict at Monroeville High on Dec. 23 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.

Last season, Monroeville and Collins Western Reserve squared off on Feb. 6, 2025 at Monroeville High School.

In recent action on Dec. 16, Monroeville faced off against Lakeside Danbury and Collins Western Reserve took on New London on Dec. 18 at New London High School.

N. Ridgeville prevails over Medina Buckeye

N. Ridgeville dismissed Medina Buckeye by a 69-48 count during this Ohio boys high school basketball game on Dec. 23.

Ontario dominates Shelby in convincing showing

Ontario recorded a big victory over Shelby 70-50 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Dec. 23.

Last season, Shelby and Ontario faced off on Feb. 7, 2025 at Ontario High School.

Smithville tops Jeromesville Hillsdale in extra frame

Smithville took full advantage of overtime to defeat Jeromesville Hillsdale 68-66 on Dec. 23 in Ohio boys high school basketball.

Last time Smithville and Jeromesville Hillsdale played in a 70-52 game on Feb. 14, 2025.

In recent action on Dec. 15, Jeromesville Hillsdale faced off against Apple Creek Waynedale and Smithville took on Mogadore on Dec. 16 at Mogadore High School.

Wooster darts past Millersburg W. Holmes with early burst

Wooster took control early and methodically pulled away to beat Millersburg W. Holmes 65-48 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Dec. 23.

Last time Wooster and Millersburg W. Holmes played in a 79-48 game on Jan. 31, 2025.

In recent action on Dec. 16, Millersburg W. Holmes faced off against New Philadelphia and Wooster took on Dover on Dec. 16 at Wooster High School.

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