A regional high school basketball wrap-up from all over north central Ohio. Look to Richland Source for sports results from Richland, Ashland, Crawford, Huron, Marion, and Knox counties. For feature coverage from this week, check out our sports section.
Carey escapes Leipsic
Carey edged Leipsic in a close 63-54 encounter in an Ohio boys basketball matchup.
Carey got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring to finish the game in style.
Carey’s shooting jumped to a 28-25 lead over Leipsic at halftime.
Arlington sneaks past Van Buren
Arlington broke on top and refused to fold in holding off Van Buren 48-47 in Ohio boys basketball action on February 8.
The verdict could’ve been in doubt thanks to Van Buren’s finishing flurry, but Arlington swerved out of trouble to earn the win in the final quarter.
The Red Devils moved in front of the Black Knights 38-35 going into the fourth quarter.
Arlington kept a 27-22 halftime margin at Van Buren’s expense.
The first quarter gave the Red Devils a 13-6 lead over the Black Knights.
Liberty-Benton knocks off Ottawa Hills
Playing with a winning hand, Liberty-Benton trumped Ottawa Hills 59-46 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on February 5.
Findlay staggers Elida
Findlay dominated the first half and coasted to a convincing 72-40 victory over Elida during this Ohio boys high school basketball game.
The Trojans jumped on top in front of the Bulldogs 59-30 to begin the second half.
Monroeville tops Crestview
Monroeville topped Crestview 71-66 in a tough tilt for an Ohio boys basketball victory on February 8.
Crestline edges Wynford
Crestline found the tipping point, and leaned on it to knock off Wynford 52-51 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on February 8.
West Holmes thwarts Madison
West Holmes collected a 66-56 victory over Madison in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on February 8.
The Knights led 18-16 after the first quarter and 34-27 at the half.
Galion earns victory over Bucyrus
Galion poked just enough holes in Bucyrus’ defense to garner a 71-63 victory in an Ohio boys basketball matchup.
Galion put a bow on this victory with a strong final-quarter kick.
Bucyrus constructed a bold start that built a 34-30 gap on the Tigers heading into the locker room.
Wooster holds off Lexington
Wooster handed Lexington a tough 57-45 loss in an Ohio boys basketball matchup.
The Generals led 13-10 after the first quarter and 26-23 at the half.
Wooster created some separation in the third, outscoring the Minutemen 14-8 in the period for a 40-31 going to the fourth quarter.
Rittman edges Hillsdale
It wasn’t pretty, gut-tough wins usually aren’t, but Rittman wasn’t going for style points. A victory will do, and it was earned 65-62 over Hillsdale in an Ohio boys basketball matchup.
Marion Elgin buries Mount Gilead
Marion Elgin earned a convincing 66-44 win over Mount Gilead at Mount Gilead High on February 8 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
Upper Sandusky rolls over Bucyrus
Upper Sandusky didn’t tinker around with Bucyrus, cruising to an 81-53 victory in an Ohio boys basketball matchup.
Columbus Academy slips past Fredericktown
Columbus Academy knocked off Fredericktown 54-47 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on February 8.
Willard stops Lucas
Willard notched a win on the victory belt after defeating Lucas 60-49 in Ohio boys basketball action on February 5.
Crestview posts win over New London
Saddled up and ready to go, Crestview spurred past New London 64-50 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup.
Shelby holds off River Valley
Shelby edged River Valley in a close 72-65 encounter for an Ohio boys basketball victory on February 5.
River Valley enjoyed a 52-50 lead over Shelby to start the fourth quarter.
River Valley climbed on top in the first half and stayed there with a 36-30 lead at halftime.
The Whippets jumped in front of the Vikings 19-10 to begin the second quarter.
Upper Sandusky hammers Buckeye Central
Yes, Upper Sandusky looked superb in beating New Washington Buckeye Central, but no autographs please after its 72-42 victory in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on February 5.
Crestview holds off Mansfield Christian
Crestview found the tipping point, and leaned on it to knock off Mansfield Christian 57-54 at Crestview High on February 5 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
Cornerstone Christian sprints past Mapleton
Stretched out and finally snapped, Cornerstone Christian put just enough pressure on Mapleton to earn a 76-60 victory on February 5 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
Ontario posts win over Marion Pleasant
Ontario handed Marion Pleasant a 59-48 loss on February 5 in Ohio boys high school basketball.
Ontario broke in front at the beginning of the fourth quarter with a 38-36 lead over Marion Pleasant.
The start wasn’t the problem for Marion Pleasant, who began with a 13-11 edge over Ontario through the end of the first quarter.
New Riegel nips Hopewell-Loudon
New Riegel broke on top and refused to fold in holding off Hopewell-Loudon 40-31 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup.
The Bluejackets jumped over the Chieftains when the fourth quarter began 29-22.
The Bluejackets’ offense moved to a 19-12 lead over the Chieftains at halftime.
The Bluejackets moved in front of the Chieftains 9-6 to begin the second quarter.
Carey earns win over Bucyrus
Carey grabbed a 58-46 victory at the expense of Bucyrus in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on February 5.
The Blue Devils took charge to a 54-34 bulge over the Redmen as the fourth quarter began.
Carey jumped to a 35-21 lead over Bucyrus at the half.
The Blue Devils made the first move by forging a 15-2 margin over the Redmen after the first quarter.
Tiffin Columbian rolls over Kenton
Kenton had no answers as Tiffin Columbian roared to an 88-64 victory in an Ohio boys basketball matchup.
Tiffin Columbian registered a 44-32 advantage at halftime over Kenton.
Marion Harding soars over Clear Fork
Marion Harding handled Clear Fork 75-49 in an impressive showing in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on February 5.
Mount Gilead overwhelms Ridgedale
Mount Gilead showered the scoreboard with points to drown Ridgedale 81-44 on February 5 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
Mount Gilead enjoyed a huge margin over Ridgedale with a 68-38 lead heading to the fourth quarter.
Mount Gilead stormed to a 49-25 lead over the Rockets at the half.
Mount Gilead opened with a 30-14 advantage over the Rockets through the first quarter.
Fredericktown sprints past Tree of Life
No quarter was granted as Fredericktown blunted Columbus Tree of Life Christian 60-42 on February 5 in Ohio boys high school basketball.
Colonel Crawford roughs up Wynford
Colonel Crawford controlled the scoreboard and the game in a sound 68-39 victory over Wynford in Ohio boys basketball on February 2.
Fort Recovery holds off Ridgemont
A sigh of relief filled the air in Fort Recovery’s locker room after Saturday’s 61-55 win against Ridgemont in Ohio boys basketball on February 5.
Both teams traded salvos in the final period, but Fort Recovery had enough offense to deny Ridgemont in the end.
The Indians moved to a 30-22 lead over the Golden Gophers at the intermission.
Liberty-Benton pounds Ottoville
Liberty-Benton offered a menacingly balanced approach while handling Ottoville with an all-around effort during this 52-25 victory in an Ohio girls basketball matchup on February 8.
The Eagles opened with a 22-14 advantage over the Big Green through the first quarter.
Findlay blitzes Oregon Clay
Findlay handled Oregon Clay 58-13 in an impressive showing in an Ohio girls basketball matchup on February 8.
Findlay knocks off Defiance
Findlay put together a victorious gameplan to stop Defiance 55-42 for an Ohio girls basketball victory on February 5.
Van Buren soars past Arlington
A combination of points and defense led to a knockout performance as Van Buren turned out the lights on Arlington 61-29 during this Ohio girls high school basketball game.
The Black Knights’ offense jumped to a 29-14 lead over the Red Devils at the half.
Van Buren darted in front of Arlington 15-9 to begin the second quarter.
Willard holds off Ashland
Willard did just enough to earn a 58-48 decision over Ashland in an Ohio girls basketball matchup on February 7.
The Arrows led 14-12 after the first quarter before the Crimson Flashes came to life.
Willard led 24-23 at the half and built a 47-36 lead going to the fourth quarter.
Buckeye Central collects victory over Sandusky Perkins
Buckeye Central trucked Sandusky Perkins on the road for a 50-33 victory on February 7 in Ohio girls high school basketball action.
Buckeye Central’s offense moved to a 26-13 lead over Sandusky Perkins at the intermission.
The Buckettes jumped in front of the Pirates 15-6 to begin the second quarter.
New Riegel holds off Danbury
New Riegel put together a victorious gameplan to stop Danbury 44-33 in Ohio girls basketball action on February 7.
New Riegel’s supremacy showed as it carried a 34-19 lead into the fourth quarter.
New Riegel’s offense jumped to a 24-10 lead over Danbury at the half.
The first quarter gave the Bluejackets a 10-5 lead over the Lakers.
Edison edges Willard
Edison poked just enough holes in Willard’s defense to garner a 69-67 victory for an Ohio girls basketball victory on February 5.
Both teams traded salvos in the final period, but Edison had enough offense to deny Willard in the end.
Mapleton sinks Plymouth
Mapleton grabbed a 44-34 victory at the expense of Plymouth on February 5 in Ohio girls high school basketball.
Crestview cruises past New London
Crestview grabbed a 35-16 victory at the expense of New London in Ohio girls basketball on February 5.
The Cougars made the first move by forging a 15-7 margin over the Wildcats after the first quarter.
Mount Gilead slips past Ridgemont
Monday’s outing turned into an endurance test that Mount Gilead passed in a 54-51 victory at Ridgemont’s expense in Ohio girls basketball on February 7.
Shelby knocks off Clear Fork
A combination of points and defense led to a knockout performance as Shelby turned out the lights on Bellville Clear Fork 49-28 in an Ohio girls basketball matchup on February 5.
The Colts led 12-9 after the first quarter before Shelby began to take control.
The Whippets moved on top 25-19 at the half and cruised from there.
Buckeye Central pounds Bucyrus
Buckeye Central broke out to an early lead and topped Bucyrus 89-18 at Bucyrus High on February 5 in Ohio girls high school basketball action.
The Buckettes stormed in front of the Redmen 81-17 going into the fourth quarter.
Buckeye Central fought to a 58-12 halftime margin at Bucyrus’ expense.
The first quarter gave the Bucks a 32-4 lead over the Bucyrus.
Vermilion roughs up Tiffin Columbian
Vermilion left no doubt in polishing off Tiffin Columbian 51-20 in an Ohio girls basketball matchup.
New Riegel tops Kansas Lakota
New Riegel dumped Kansas Lakota 49-39 in Ohio girls basketball action on February 5.
Bucyrus sinks Galion
Saddled up and ready to go, Bucyrus spurred past Galion 55-44 for an Ohio girls basketball victory on February 2.
Through the early stages of the affair, Galion controlled the pace, taking a 24-23 lead into halftime.
Riverdale overwhelms Ridgemont
Riverdale handled Ridgemont 70-33 in an impressive showing for an Ohio girls basketball victory on February 5.
The Falcons broke in front at the beginning of the fourth quarter with a 58-26 lead over the Golden Gophers.
Arlington sneaks past Van Buren
A sigh of relief filled the air in Arlington’s locker room after Tuesday’s 48-47 win against Van Buren in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on February 8.
Arlington withstood Van Buren’s last-gasp comeback in the final period to eventually earn the win.
Arlington darted over Van Buren when the fourth quarter began 38-35.
Arlington kept a 27-22 intermission margin at Van Buren’s expense.
Arlington moved in front of Van Buren 13-6 to begin the second quarter.
Carey holds off Leipsic
Carey knocked off Leipsic 63-54 at Carey High on February 8 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
Carey darted to a 28-25 lead over Leipsic at the half.
Findlay hammers Elida
Findlay’s overpowering offense lit up the scoreboard to topple Elida 72-40 during this Ohio boys high school basketball game.
Tiffin Columbian roughs up Kenton
Tiffin Columbian earned a convincing 88-64 win over Kenton on February 5 in Ohio boys high school basketball.
Tiffin Columbian fought to a 44-32 halftime margin at Kenton’s expense.
Columbus Academy holds off Fredericktown
Gahanna Columbus Academy posted a tight 54-47 win over Fredericktown in an Ohio boys basketball matchup.
Fredericktown thumps Tree of Life Christian
Stretched out and finally snapped, Fredericktown put just enough pressure on Tree of Life Christian to earn a 60-42 victory on February 5 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
Cornerstone Christian overcomes Mapleton
Cornerstone Christian dumped Mapleton 76-60 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on February 5.
Liberty-Benton escapes Fort Loramie
Liberty-Benton found the tipping point, and leaned on it to knock off Fort Loramie 37-28 during this Ohio girls high school basketball game.
The Eagles broke in front at the beginning of the fourth quarter with a 27-22 lead.
Fort Loramie grabbed a 19-18 advantage at half over Liberty-Benton.
Fort Loramie showed they were ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 12-9 advantage over the Eagles as the first quarter ended.
Liberty-Benton wallops Ottoville
Liberty-Benton handled Ottoville 52-25 in an impressive showing during this Ohio girls high school basketball game.
Van Wert posts win over Kenton
Stretched out and finally snapped, Van Wert put enough pressure on Kenton to earn a 52-38 victory on February 7 in Ohio girls high school basketball.
Van Buren imposes will on Arlington
Van Buren handled Arlington 61-29 in an impressive showing for an Ohio girls basketball victory on February 5.
The Black Knights opened a giant 29-14 gap over the Red Devils at halftime.
The first quarter gave Van Buren a 15-9 lead over Arlington.
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