Boys Basketball

Fredericktown survives for narrow win over Richwood North Union 51-44

The Fredericktown boys basketball squad claimed a Division III sectional championship on Friday night.

The ninth-seeded Freddies’ fans held their breath in an uneasy 51-44 victory over ninth-seeded Richwood North Union in a home tourney tilt.

Next up for Fredericktown is a district semifinal date with No. 1-seed Africentric. That game is set for Monday at 7 p.m. at Olentangy Berlin, according to the OHSAA website.

The KMAC champion Freddies will bring a 17-7 record into that tilt. The Nubians improved to 19-5 after hammering Cristo Rey 87-33 on Saturday night.

Recently on Feb. 15, Fredericktown squared off with Newark Catholic in a basketball game. For results, click here.

Wellington shoots past Danville with early burst

Speedy Gonzales wasn’t as quick to start as Wellington, which shifted into high gear in a hurry to take control of Danville 82-67 at Danville High on Feb. 25 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.

In recent action on Feb. 14, Danville faced off against Coshocton. For a full recap, click here. 

Wellington took on Western Reserve on Feb. 11 at Western Reserve High School. For more, click here.  

Columbus Academy dispatches Centerburg

Centerburg was solid, but not good enough, on Saturday, as Columbus Academy prevailed 45-31 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup.

Last season, Columbus Academy and Centerburg squared off with Jan. 7, 2022 at Columbus Academy last season. For results, click here.

In recent action on Feb. 16, Centerburg faced off against Elgin. For more, click here.

Northmor rains down on Berne Union

Northmor stormed to a first-quarter lead and cruised to a 64-29 win over Berne Union for an Ohio boys basketball victory on Feb. 25.

In recent action on Feb. 17, Northmor faced off against Mansfield Christian. For more, click here.

New Philadelphia’s convoy passes West Holmes

Riding a wave of production, New Philadelphia surfed over West Holmes 58-40 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Feb. 25.

Recently on Feb. 17, West Holmes squared off with Maysville in a basketball game. For more, click here.

Worthington Christian thumps Cardington-Lincoln in punishing decision

Worthington Christian controlled the action to earn an impressive 50-16 win against Cardington-Lincoln in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Feb. 25.

In recent action on Feb. 17, Cardington-Lincoln faced off against Tree of Life Christian. For more, click here.

Powerhouse performance: Akron Hoban roars to big win over Massillon 71-40

Akron Hoban didn’t tinker with Massillon, scoring a 71-40 result in the win column in Ohio boys basketball action on Feb. 25.

No pain, no gain: Canton GlenOak overcomes Austintown Fitch 53-37

Austintown Fitch was solid, but not good enough, on Saturday, as Canton GlenOak prevailed 53-37 during this Ohio boys high school basketball game.

Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit imposes its will on North Canton Hoover 62-37

Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit turned in a thorough domination of North Canton Hoover 62-37 at Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit High on Feb. 25 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.

Kent Roosevelt knocks out victory beat against Akron St. Vincent – St. Mary 79-69

Saddled up and ready to go, Kent Roosevelt spurred past Akron St. Vincent – St. Mary 79-69 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup.

Lakewood St. Edward thumps Medina Highland in punishing decision 88-52

The force was strong for Lakewood St. Edward as it pierced Medina Highland during Saturday’s 88-52 thumping in an Ohio boys basketball matchup.

Lorain dances past Copley 60-41

Lorain tipped and eventually toppled Copley 60-41 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Feb. 25.

Too wild to tame: Macedonia Nordonia topples Canton McKinley 55-45

Canton McKinley was solid, but not good enough, on Saturday, as Macedonia Nordonia prevailed 55-45 for an Ohio boys basketball victory on Feb. 25.

Massillon Jackson’s speedy start jolts Willoughby South 68-26

Massillon Jackson rushed to an early advantage and ran away for a 68-26 win over Willoughby South in Ohio boys basketball on Feb. 25.

Medina earns solid win over Shaker Heights 74-57

Medina stretched out and finally snapped Shaker Heights to earn a 74-57 victory during this Ohio boys high school basketball game.

Medina drew first blood by forging an 18-11 margin over Shaker Heights after the first quarter.

The Battling Bees registered a 35-26 advantage at halftime over the Red Raiders.

Medina darted to a 52-41 lead heading into the final quarter.

The Battling Bees’ train of momentum chugged along the fourth-quarter tracks with a 22-16 points differential.

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