OHSAA boys basketball scores for January 16, 2026 in Ohio high school sport.
Ashland dominates Dover
Ashland unleashed a high-powered offensive show to knock off Dover 67-41 Friday in Ohio boys basketball on Jan. 16.
Ashland opened with an 18-10 advantage over Dover through the first quarter.
The Tornadoes showed their spirit while rallying to within 26-21 at halftime.
Ashland roared to a 46-30 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Arrows held on with a 21-11 scoring edge in the final quarter.
Last season, Ashland and Dover faced off on Dec. 28, 2024 at Dover High School.
In recent action on Jan. 10, Ashland faced off against Sandusky and Dover took on Berlin Hiland on Jan. 10 at Dover High School.
Dalton exhales after close call with Doylestown Chippewa
Dalton finally found a way to top Doylestown Chippewa 48-45 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 16.
In recent action on Jan. 9, Dalton faced off against Jeromesville Hillsdale and Doylestown Chippewa took on West Salem Northwestern on Jan. 9 at Chippewa High School.
Danville routs Centerburg
Danville raced to a big lead and never looked back in an 80-49 win over Centerburg for an Ohio boys basketball victory on Jan. 16.
Last time Centerburg and Danville played in a 76-70 game on Jan. 17, 2025.
Recently on Jan. 9, Centerburg squared off with Fredericktown in a basketball game.
Jeromesville Hillsdale grinds out close victory over Creston Norwayne
Jeromesville Hillsdale finally found a way to top Creston Norwayne 67-64 at Norwayne High on Jan. 16 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
Last season, Creston Norwayne and Jeromesville Hillsdale squared off on Jan. 24, 2025 at Norwayne High School.
In recent action on Jan. 9, Creston Norwayne faced off against Rittman and Jeromesville Hillsdale took on Mansfield Christian on Jan. 10 at Hillsdale High School.
Lore City Buckeye Trail rides to cruise-control win over Tuscarawas Cent. Cath.
Lore City Buckeye Trail handled Tuscarawas Cent. Cath. 61-24 in an impressive showing in Ohio boys basketball action on Jan. 16.
Recently on Jan. 9, Tuscarawas Cent. Cath. squared off with Zoarville Tuscarawas Valley in a basketball game.
Medina Buckeye overcomes Rocky River in seat-squirming affair
Medina Buckeye finally found a way to top Rocky River 71-65 during this Ohio boys high school basketball game on Jan. 16.
Recently on Jan. 9, Medina Buckeye squared off with Parma Hts. Valley Forge in a basketball game.
Medina Highland squeezes past Tallmadge
Medina Highland posted a narrow 48-40 win over Tallmadge in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 16.
Recently on Jan. 9, Medina Highland squared off with Aurora in a basketball game.
Mentor squeezes past Medina
Mentor posted a narrow 71-63 win over Medina in Ohio boys basketball on Jan. 16.
Mentor moved in front of Medina 21-18 to begin the second quarter.
The Battling Bees moved ahead by earning a 32-28 advantage over the Cardinals at the end of the second quarter.
Medina had a 49-45 edge on Mentor at the beginning of the final quarter.
The fourth quarter was decisive for the Cardinals, as they climbed out of a hole with a 71-63 scoring margin.
In recent action on Jan. 2, Medina faced off against Brunswick.
New Philadelphia collects victory over Mansfield
New Philadelphia handed Mansfield a tough 71-59 loss on Jan. 16 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
New Philadelphia darted in front of Mansfield 18-14 to begin the second quarter.
The Quakers’ shooting jumped in front for a 35-30 lead over the Tygers at the intermission.
The gap remained steady with both teams scoring evenly in the third quarter.
The Quakers held on with a 22-15 scoring edge in the fourth quarter.
Last season, Mansfield and New Philadelphia squared off on Feb. 1, 2025 at Mansfield High School.
In recent action on Jan. 9, New Philadelphia faced off against Lexington and Mansfield took on Dover on Jan. 9 at Mansfield High School.
Sandusky Perkins crushes Norwalk
Sandusky Perkins dominated from start to finish in an imposing 68-42 win over Norwalk in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 16.
Last time Sandusky Perkins and Norwalk played in a 73-34 game on Jan. 17, 2025.
In recent action on Jan. 8, Norwalk faced off against Tiffin Columbian and Sandusky Perkins took on Lexington on Jan. 10 at Perkins High School.
Smithville tacks win on West Salem Northwestern
Smithville scored early and often to roll over West Salem Northwestern 70-23 for an Ohio boys basketball victory at Smithville High on Jan. 16.
In recent action on Jan. 9, Smithville faced off against Apple Creek Waynedale and West Salem Northwestern took on Doylestown Chippewa on Jan. 9 at Chippewa High School.
Sullivan Black River denies Lorain Clearview’s challenge
Sullivan Black River knocked off Lorain Clearview 50-36 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 16.
The start wasn’t the problem for Lorain Clearview, as it began with a 15-11 edge over Sullivan Black River through the end of the first quarter.
The Pirates kept a 25-23 half margin at the Clippers’ expense.
Sullivan Black River darted to a 38-32 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Pirates held on with a 12-4 scoring edge in the final quarter.
Last season, Lorain Clearview and Sullivan Black River faced off on Jan. 31, 2025 at Clearview High School.
In recent action on Jan. 9, Sullivan Black River faced off against Columbia Station Columbia and Lorain Clearview took on Oberlin Firelands on Jan. 9 at Clearview High School.
Wooster thwarts Lexington’s quest
Wooster eventually beat Lexington 51-37 for an Ohio boys basketball victory on Jan. 16.
Lexington showed it was ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 10-1 advantage over Wooster as the first quarter ended.
The Generals’ offense moved in front for a 19-17 lead over the Minutemen at the intermission.
Wooster roared to a 37-21 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Generals enjoyed a big enough lead to offset the Minutemen’s 16-14 advantage in the fourth quarter.
In recent action on Jan. 10, Lexington faced off against Sandusky Perkins and Wooster took on Mansfield on Jan. 2 at Wooster High School.
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