Wellington topped Columbus Independence 43-39 in a tough tilt in Ohio boys basketball action on March 1.

Wellington moved in front of Columbus Independence 14-6 to begin the second quarter.

The 76ers rallied in the second quarter by making it 21-14.

Columbus Independence battled back to make it 29-25 in the third quarter.

The gap remained steady with both teams scoring evenly in the fourth quarter.

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