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.
South Central trips Lucas
South Central found the tipping point, and leaned on it to knock off Lucas 44-41 for an Ohio boys basketball victory on March 1.
Lucas showed it was ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 12-11 advantage over South Central as the first quarter ended.
South Central registered a 22-21 advantage at halftime over Lucas.
Lucas came from behind to grab the advantage heading to the fourth quarter over South Central 32-31.
The Trojans enjoyed the upper hand in a 13-9 fourth quarter.
Findlay dismantles Anthony Wayne
Yes, Findlay looked superb in beating Anthony Wayne, but no autographs please after its 77-47 victory on February 26 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
Findlay’s offense stormed to a 42-26 lead over Anthony Wayne at the intermission.
Liberty-Benton holds off Allen East
Liberty-Benton posted a tight 66-60 win over Allen East on February 25 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
Allen East authored a promising start, taking advantage of Liberty-Benton 13-12 at the end of the first quarter.
The Mustangs got the better of the action throughout the first half, owning a 35-23 margin over the Eagles at half.
The Mustangs enjoyed a 46-45 lead over the Eagles to start the fourth quarter.
Liberty-Benton took the lead in the final quarter with a 21-14 scoring edge over Allen East.
Tiffin Columbian broils Rossford
Tiffin Columbian tipped and eventually toppled Rossford 63-48 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on February 25.
The first quarter gave the Tornadoes a 13-12 lead over the Bulldogs.
A halftime tie at 24-24 allowed for a respite as both teams looked to regroup in the locker room.
The Tornadoes broke in front at the beginning of the fourth quarter with a 63-48 lead over the Bulldogs.
Carey overwhelms Arcadia
Carey controlled the action to earn a strong 78-34 win against Arcadia on February 23 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
The Blue Devils opened with a 15-9 advantage over the Redskins through the first quarter.
The Blue Devils’ offense stormed to a 43-18 lead over the Redskins at halftime.
Carey’s might showed as it carried a 69-30 lead into the fourth quarter.
Tiffin Calvert pulls away to top Carey
Tiffin Calvert stumbled out of the blocks but found its stride in the second quarter of a 55-36 win over Carey in Ohio boys basketball action on March 1.
Tiffin Calvert broke in front at the beginning of the fourth quarter with a 41-27 lead over Carey.
Willard survives scare against Woodmore
With little to no wiggle room, Willard nosed past Woodmore 51-46 during this Ohio boys high school basketball game.
Woodmore started on steady ground by forging a 12-6 lead over Willard at the end of the first quarter.
Woodmore grabbed a 25-20 advantage at intermission over Willard.
Woodmore enjoyed a 34-33 lead over Willard to start the fourth quarter.
Willard got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring 18-12 to finish the game in style.
Lucas thwarts Plymouth
Lucas put together a victorious gameplan to stop Plymouth 46-31 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on February 25.
The Cubs jumped in front of the Big Red 5-2 to begin the second quarter.
The Cubs’ offense darted to a 17-4 lead over the Big Red at the half.
Lucas’ upper hand showed as it carried a 25-18 lead into the fourth quarter.
Norwalk knocks out Upper Sandusky
Norwalk grabbed a 47-36 victory at the expense of Upper Sandusky in an Ohio boys basketball matchup.
Norwalk darted in front of Upper Sandusky 16-6 to begin the second quarter.
The Truckers’ offense darted to an 18-12 lead over the Rams at halftime.
The Truckers’ position showed as they carried a 45-32 lead into the fourth quarter.
Mansfield Senior edges Shelby
Mansfield Senior knocked off Shelby 54-52 on February 25 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
Shelby authored a promising start, taking advantage of Senior High 14-10 at the end of the first quarter.
The Whippets took a 33-28 lead over the Tygers heading to the intermission locker room.
The scoreboard showed Shelby with a 44-41 lead over Mansfield Senior heading into the third quarter.
The Tygers avoided the brakes and shifted into victory gear via a 13-8 stretch over the final quarter.
Margaretta unleashes on Buckeye Central
Margaretta swept across the scoreboard with a dizzying flurry of points to ambush Buckeye Central 64-25 in Ohio boys basketball on February 25.
The first quarter gave the Polar Bears a 25-9 lead over the Bucks.
The Polar Bears’ shooting stomped on to a 38-15 lead over the Bucks at the intermission.
Lexington roughs up Clear Fork
Clear Fork had no answers as Lexington roared to a 60-26 victory during this Ohio boys high school basketball game.
The Minutemen jumped in front of the Colts 12-7 to begin the second quarter.
The Minutemen’s offense moved to a 16-10 lead over the Colts at the intermission.
Lexington’s command showed as it carried a 45-21 lead into the fourth quarter.
Quick lead pushes South Central past St. Peter’s
South Central broke out to an early lead and topped St. Peter’s 60-26 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on February 23.
South Central thundered in front of St. Peter’s 25-4 to begin the second quarter.
South Central’s shooting stomped on to a 39-8 lead over St. Peter’s at the half.
South Central’s control showed as it carried a 56-17 lead into the fourth quarter.
Jonathan Alder denies River Valley
No quarter was granted as Jonathan Alder blunted River Valley’s plans 56-40 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup.
The Pioneers’ shooting moved to a 20-15 lead over the Vikings at the intermission.
Jonathan Alder’s edge showed as it carried a 35-23 lead into the fourth quarter.
Carey holds off Hopewell-Loudon
Carey poked just enough holes in Hopewell-Loudon’s defense to garner a taut 60-54 victory in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on February 25.
Carey darted in front of Hopewell-Loudon 13-8 to begin the second quarter.
Carey kept a 24-22 halftime margin at Hopewell-Loudon’s expense.
Carey jumped over Hopewell-Loudon when the fourth quarter began 37-33.
There was no room for doubt as Carey added to its advantage with a 23-21 margin in the closing period.
Columbus Bishop Watterson cruises past Highland
Columbus Bishop Watterson jumped out to an early lead and pulled away for a 61-32 win over Highland at Watterson on February 26 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
The Eagles stomped on in front of the Fighting Scots 37-11 to begin the second quarter.
The Eagles’ supremacy showed as they carried a 47-26 lead into the fourth quarter.
Norwayne’s speedy start jolts Loudonville
Norwayne scored early and often in a 79-28 win over Loudonville in an Ohio boys basketball matchup.
The first quarter gave Norwayne a 30-4 lead over Loudonville.
Norwayne’s offense struck to a 56-12 lead over Loudonville at the half.
Norwayne thundered in front of Loudonville 70-25 going into the fourth quarter.
Mansfield Senior hammers Galion
Fireworks are most common on the Fourth of July, but Mansfield Senior broke out its own form of pyrotechnics during its 93-45 explosion on Galion in Ohio boys basketball on February 23.
The first quarter gave the Tygers a 30-19 lead over the Tigers.
The Tygers’ shooting pulled ahead to a 61-25 lead over the Tigers at halftime.
The Tygers’ reign showed as they carried a 80-35 lead into the fourth quarter.
Danbury overcomes slow start in win over Mansfield Christian
Danbury fell behind early before coming to life in the first quarter of a 67-49 win over Mansfield Christian in an Ohio boys basketball matchup.
The start wasn’t the problem for Mansfield Christian, who began with a 11-9 edge over Danbury through the end of the first quarter.
The Lakers’ shooting jumped to a 22-20 lead over the Flames at the intermission.
Danbury’s leverage showed as it carried a 41-36 lead into the fourth quarter.
Oak Harbor rains down on Wynford
Saddled up and ready to go, Oak Harbor spurred past Wynford 69-52 during this Ohio boys high school basketball game.
Oak Harbor darted in front of Wynford 10-9 to begin the second quarter.
The Rockets’ shooting struck to a 34-18 lead over the Royals at halftime.
The Rockets’ command showed as they carried a 54-29 lead into the fourth quarter.
Gibsonburg holds off New Riegel
A nook of opportunity was all that was needed and Gibsonburg nabbed it to nudge past New Riegel 61-53 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on February 23.
The Golden Bears opened with a 14-6 advantage over the Bluejackets through the first quarter.
The Golden Bears’ offense moved to a 29-20 lead over the Bluejackets at the half.
Gibsonburg’s influence showed as it carried a 57-53 lead into the fourth quarter.
Conditioning showed as the Golden Bears outscored the Bluejackets 4-0 in the final period.
North Union hammers Mount Gilead
North Union rolled past Mount Gilead for a comfortable 68-31 victory at North Union High on February 23 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
The Wildcats made the first move by forging a 26-13 margin over the Indians after the first quarter.
The Wildcats’ shooting roared to a 43-19 lead over the Indians at the half.
Utica edges Fredericktown
A sigh of relief filled the air in Utica’s locker room after Wednesday’s 57-54 win over Fredericktown in an Ohio boys basketball matchup.
Utica broke in front at the beginning of the fourth quarter with a 44-38 lead over Fredericktown.
Minster roars to big win over Ridgemont
Ridgemont had no answers as Minster roared to a 66-39 victory in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on February 23.
Minster jumped in front of Ridgemont 15-11 to begin the second quarter.
The Wildcats fought to a 36-23 intermission margin at the Golden Gophers’ expense.
The Wildcats took control in the third quarter with a 52-32 advantage over the Golden Gophers.
Celina survives sure against Kenton
A nook of opportunity was all that was needed and Celina nabbed it to nudge past Kenton 36-34 for an Ohio boys basketball victory on February 23.
The Wildcats proved they would be a force to be reckoned with by building a 23-21 advantage over the Bulldogs at the half.
Celina’s kept the advantage through the final quarter with a 15-11 scoring edge over Kenton.
Africentric thumps Marion Elgin
Columbus Africentric didn’t tinker around with Marion Elgin. A 74-47 result offered a strong testament in the win column in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on March 1.
Africentric made the first move by forging a 21-11 margin over Marion Elgin after the first quarter.
Columbus Africentric’s rule showed as it carried a 52-29 lead into the fourth quarter.
Harvest Prep darts past Marion Pleasant
Impressive was a ready adjective for Canal Winchester Harvest Prep’s 83-62 throttling of Marion Pleasant during this Ohio boys high school basketball game.
The Warriors broke in front at the beginning of the fourth quarter with a 69-44 lead over the Spartans.
Ottawa-Glandorf holds off Liberty-Benton
Ottawa-Glandorf found the tipping point, and leaned on it to knock off Liberty-Benton 35-31 for an Ohio girls basketball victory on February 26.
Toledo Christian designs winning blueprint on New Riegel
Saddled up and ready to go, Toledo Christian spurred past New Riegel 54-41 on February 26 in Ohio girls high school basketball action.
Toledo Christian’s offense moved to a 24-16 lead over New Riegel at halftime.
Whitehouse Anthony Wayne knocks out Findlay
Whitehouse Anthony Wayne collected a 49-36 victory over Findlay in an Ohio girls basketball matchup on February 24.
Liberty-Benton rains down on Van Buren
Liberty-Benton didn’t tinker around with Van Buren. A 54-27 result offered a strong testament in the win column in an Ohio girls basketball matchup.
Liberty-Benton’s offense struck to a 39-12 lead over Van Buren at the half.
The Eagles’ determination showed as they carried a 51-19 lead into the fourth quarter.
Shelby strains past Copley
Shelby found the tipping point, and leaned on it to knock off Copley 35-33 at Shelby High on March 1 in Ohio girls high school basketball action.
The first quarter gave the Whippets a 15-9 lead over the Indians.
Copley outscored Shelby 12-5 in the second quarter to take a 21-20 halftime lead.
Shelby pushed back in front in the third, outscoring Copley 11-6 in the period for a 31-27 advantage.
Copley rallied in the final quarter, but Shelby skirted trouble with just enough offense to thwart all hopes.
Buckeye Central rumbles past Seneca East
Buckeye Central controlled the action to earn a strong 52-21 win against Seneca East on February 26 in Ohio girls high school basketball.
The first quarter gave the Bucks a 24-3 lead over the Tigers.
The Bucks registered a 40-7 advantage at halftime over the Tigers.
The Bucks led 45-13 as the fourth quarter started.
Shelby pulls away from Clear Fork
Shelby controlled the action to earn a strong 57-33 win against Bellville Clear Fork for an Ohio girls basketball victory on February 26.
Shelby’s offense darted to a 28-16 lead over Bellville Clear Fork at the intermission.
Shelby’s upper-hand showed as it carried a 44-26 lead into the fourth quarter.
Shelby nips Sandusky Perkins
Shelby found the tipping point, and leaned on it to knock off Sandusky Perkins 56-52 in Ohio girls basketball on February 24.
The first quarter gave the Whippets a 16-15 lead over the Pirates.
The Whippets registered a 32-25 advantage at intermission over the Pirates.
Shelby darted over Sandusky Perkins when the fourth quarter began 43-38.
The verdict could’ve been in doubt thanks to the Pirates’ finishing flurry, but the Whippets swerved out of trouble to earn the win in the final quarter.
Buckeye Central bounces Mansfield Christian
New Washington Buckeye Central scored early and often in a 69-16 win over Mansfield Christian in an Ohio girls basketball matchup.
Buckeye Central pulled ahead in front of Mansfield Christian 41-7 to begin the second half.
Upper Sandusky holds off Crestview
With little to no wiggle room, Upper Sandusky nosed past Crestview 42-39 during this Ohio girls high school basketball game.
Crestview showed it was ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 7-6 advantage over Upper Sandusky as the first quarter ended.
Crestview took a 17-14 lead over Upper Sandusky heading to the intermission locker room.
The Rams broke in front at the beginning of the fourth quarter with a 31-20 lead over the Cougars.
The verdict could’ve been in doubt thanks to the Cougars’ finishing flurry, but the Rams swerved out of trouble to earn the win in the final quarter.
Clear Fork takes down Mansfield Senior
Riding a wave of production, Clear Fork dunked Mansfield Senior 48-38 in an Ohio girls basketball matchup on February 24.
The Colts opened with a 11-8 advantage over the Tygers through the first quarter.
Clear Fork’s offense jumped to a 17-10 lead over Senior High at the intermission.
Clear Fork enjoyed a tight margin over Mansfield Senior with a 33-20 lead heading to the fourth quarter.
The Tygers turned up the heat in the fourth quarter, but the Colts put the game on ice.
New Riegel holds off Woodmore
Thursday’s outing turned into an endurance test that New Riegel passed in a 47-42 victory at Woodmore’s expense in Ohio girls basketball action on February 24.
The Bluejackets made the first move by forging a 10-9 margin over the Wildcats after the first quarter.
Loudonville pounds Columbia
Loudonville handled Columbia 50-28 in an impressive showing in an Ohio girls basketball matchup.
Marion Pleasant sprints past Johnstown
Marion Pleasant put together a victorious gameplan to stop Johnstown 45-29 during this Ohio girls high school basketball game.
The first quarter gave Marion Pleasant a 13-11 lead over Johnstown.
Marion Pleasant opened a close 25-20 gap over Johnstown at the half.
Bowling Green outlasts Ashland
Bowling Green trucked Ashland for a 69-53 victory at Ashland High on February 25 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
The Bobcats jumped in front of the Arrows 15-10 to begin the second quarter.
The third quarter gave Bowling Green a 57-34 lead over Ashland.
Tiffin Columbian tops Rossford
Tiffin Columbian tipped and eventually toppled Rossford 63-48 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on February 25.
The first quarter gave Tiffin Columbian a 13-12 lead over Rossford.
A halftime tie at 24-24 allowed for a respite as both teams looked to regroup in the locker room.
Elmwood cruises past Crestview
Elmwood charged Crestview and collected a 79-61 victory on February 23 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
The Royals opened with a 24-14 advantage over the Cougars through the first quarter.
Elmwood moved to a 38-31 lead over Crestview at the intermission.
Elmwood’s rule showed as it carried a 62-45 lead into the fourth quarter.
Bowling Green stops Madison
Bowling Green held off Madison in a 55-45 victory in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on February 23.
Bowling Green opened with a 11-9 advantage over Madison through the first quarter.
A halftime tie at 22-22 allowed for a respite as both teams looked to regroup in the locker room.
Bowling Green broke in front at the beginning of the fourth quarter with a 37-32 lead over Madison.
The Bobcats hummed like a well-oiled machine through the fourth quarter, extending the lead with an 18-13 advantage in the frame.
Liberty-Benton holds off Allen East
A sigh of relief filled the air in Liberty-Benton’s locker room after Friday’s 66-60 win against Allen East in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on February 25.
Allen East started on steady ground by forging a 13-12 lead over Liberty-Benton at the end of the first quarter.
Allen East climbed on top in the first half and stayed there with a 35-23 lead at halftime.
The Mustangs enjoyed a 46-45 lead over the Eagles to start the fourth quarter.
Conditioning showed as the Eagles outscored the Mustangs 21-14 in the final period.
Old Fort dispatches Arlington
Old Fort dumped Arlington 49-34 in Ohio boys basketball action on February 25.
The Stockaders opened with a 22-17 advantage over the Red Devils through the first quarter.
Old Fort’s leg-up showed as it carried a 31-30 lead into the fourth quarter.
Liberty-Benton tops Delphos Jefferson
No quarter was granted as Liberty-Benton blunted Delphos Jefferson’s plans 51-35 on February 23 in Ohio boys high school basketball.
The Eagles opened with a 14-5 advantage over the Wildcats through the first quarter.
Jonathan Alder thwarts River Valley
Stretched out and finally snapped, Jonathan Alder put just enough pressure on River Valley to earn a 56-40 victory in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on February 26.
The Pioneers’ shooting jumped to a 20-15 lead over the Vikings at halftime.
The Pioneers’ leverage showed as they carried a 35-23 lead into the fourth quarter.
Columbus Watterson roughs up Highland
Columbus Bishop Watterson stormed to a first quarter lead and cruised to a 61-32 win over Highland in an Ohio boys basketball matchup.
Watterson’s determination showed as it carried a 47-26 lead into the fourth quarter.
North Union pounds Mount Gilead
North Union was hitting on all cylinders Wednesday night as it kept the scoreboard operators busy with a 68-31 win over Mount Gilead in an Ohio boys basketball matchup.
The first quarter gave the Wildcats a 26-13 lead over the Indians.
The Wildcats’ shooting struck to a 43-19 lead over the Indians at the intermission.
Toledo Christian tops New Riegel
Toledo Christian put together a victorious gameplan to stop New Riegel 54-41 in an Ohio girls basketball matchup.
Toledo Christian darted to a 24-16 lead over New Riegel at the intermission.
Ottawa-Glandorf holds off Liberty-Benton
A tight-knit tilt turned in Ottawa-Glandorf’s direction just enough to squeeze past Liberty-Benton 35-31 for an Ohio girls basketball victory on February 26.
Warrensville Heights takes down Mapleton
Warrensville Heights earned a convincing 51-20 win over Mapleton in an Ohio girls basketball matchup.
We want your feedback on the accuracy and quality of this article. Take a 1 minute survey and be registered to win a $25 Visa gift card.
For statewide results and expert analysis of the best teams and prep athletes in Ohio, sign up for our free newsletter. It’s required reading for high school sports fans. This news brief was powered by ScoreStream and Lede AI, the world leaders in fan-driven sports results. To see more game results from your favorite team, download the ScoreStream app today.
