OHSAA boys basketball scores for February 9, 2024 in Ohio high school sport.

Ashland grinds out close victory over Mt. Vernon

Ashland posted a narrow 68-60 win over Mt. Vernon in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Feb. 9.

The two teams dueled to an even start, with Ashland and Mt. Vernon settling for a 16-16 first-quarter knot.

The scoreboard showed the Yellow Jackets with a 41-33 lead over the Arrows heading into the second quarter.

Mt. Vernon had a 48-44 edge on Ashland at the beginning of the final quarter.

A 24-12 scoring edge in the final quarter fueled the Arrows’ defeat of the Yellow Jackets.

Last season, Mt Vernon and Ashland squared off on Jan. 6, 2023 at Mount Vernon High School.

In recent action on Feb. 3, Ashland faced off against Massillon and Mt Vernon took on West Holmes on Jan. 26 at Mount Vernon High School.

Clear Fork narrowly defeats Highland

Clear Fork collected a solid win over Highland in a 49-34 verdict in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Feb. 9.

Last season, Highland and Clear Fork faced off on Feb. 17, 2023 at Highland High School.

In recent action on Feb. 1, Highland faced off against Galion and Clear Fork took on Shelby on Feb. 3 at Clear Fork High School.

Carey sets early tone to dominate Buckeye Central

Carey broke to an early lead and topped Buckeye Central 72-34 during this Ohio boys high school basketball game on Feb. 9.

Last season, Carey and Buckeye Central faced off on Feb. 3, 2023 at Buckeye Central High School.

In recent action on Feb. 3, Carey faced off against Colonel Crawford.

Indian Valley squeezes past Hiland

Indian Valley topped Hiland 56-55 in a tough tilt in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Feb. 9.

Hiland showed it was ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 15-14 advantage over Indian Valley as the first quarter ended.

The Hawks climbed on top in the first half and stayed there with a 29-26 lead at halftime.

Hiland enjoyed a 42-38 lead over Indian Valley to start the final quarter.

The Braves rebounded from a late deficit, outscoring the Hawks 18-13 in the last stanza for the victory.

Last time Hiland and Indian Valley played in a 53-44 game on Feb. 3, 2023.

Recently on Feb. 3, Hiland squared off with Linsly in a basketball game.

Lexington overwhelms West Holmes

Lexington raced to a big lead and never looked back in a 69-34 win over West Holmes at West Holmes High on Feb. 9 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.

Last time Lexington and West Holmes played in a 59-56 game on Feb. 11, 2022.

In recent action on Jan. 26, West Holmes faced off against Mt Vernon and Lexington took on Ashland on Jan. 26 at Lexington High School.

Columbian squeezes past Norwalk

Columbian finally found a way to top Norwalk 56-54 for an Ohio boys basketball victory at Columbian High on Feb. 9.

Last time Columbian and Norwalk played in a 50-49 game on Dec. 2, 2022.

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