Berlin Center Western Reserve posted a narrow 40-36 win over McDonald in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on March 1.

The first quarter gave Berlin Center Western Reserve a 11-4 lead over McDonald.

McDonald showed some mettle by fighting back to a 19-14 half margin.

McDonald took the lead 31-30 to start the final quarter.

The fourth quarter was decisive for Berlin Center Western Reserve, as it climbed out of a hole with a 40-36 scoring margin.

Last season, Berlin Center Western Reserve and McDonald squared off on Feb. 3, 2023 at McDonald High School.

In recent action on Feb. 23, McDonald faced off against Lowellville and Berlin Center Western Reserve took on Youngstown Urban Scholars on Feb. 20 at Berlin Center Western Reserve High School.

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