OHSAA boys basketball scores for March 8, 2024 in Ohio high school sport.
Seneca East dismisses Colonel Crawford
Seneca East rallied in the fourth quarter to beat Colonel Crawford for the third time this season, earning a 44-38 Division IV district championship win at Willard High School. This marked the school’s first district title.
The Tigers led 12-11 after the first quarter, but neither team could find the range in the second period, with the Eagles managing an 18-15 halftime lead by outscoring SE 7-3 in the period.
Colonel Crawford, the two-time defending district champion, expanded the advantage to 28-21 with another excellent defensive stand in the third period.
The Tigers dominated the final eight minutes, outscoring the Eagles 23-10 to capture a regional berth.
Lucas Bordner topped Seneca East with 12 points.
Trevor Vogt was the only Colonel Crawford player to reach double figures with Vogt with 16 points.
Seneca East improves to 19-5 and will head to its first regional, in Canton, to challenge heavy state championship favorite Richmond Heights, who beat Willoughby Cornerstone 95-54 on Friday night.
The Eagles finished the season with an 18-7 record.
Berlin Hiland sprints past Woodsfield Monroe Central
Berlin Hiland notched a win against Woodsfield Monroe Central 54-43 at Woodsfield Monroe Central High on March 8 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
The first quarter gave Berlin Hiland a 14-9 lead over Woodsfield Monroe Central.
The Hawks registered a 31-22 advantage at halftime over the Seminoles.
Berlin Hiland jumped to a 40-30 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Hawks got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 14-13 edge.
In recent action on March 1, Woodsfield Monroe Central faced off against Bridgeport and Berlin Hiland took on Strasburg on March 1 at Berlin Hiland High School.
Canton Central Catholic claims victory against Mentor Lake Catholic
Canton Central Catholic collected a solid win over Mentor Lake Catholic in a 56-38 verdict in Ohio boys basketball action on March 8.
In recent action on March 1, Canton Central Catholic faced off against Youngstown Liberty and Mentor Lake Catholic took on Campbell Memorial on March 1 at Campbell Memorial High School.
Cleveland Heights Lutheran East overwhelms Wellington
Cleveland Heights Lutheran East handled Wellington 68-22 in an impressive showing on March 8 in Ohio boys high school basketball.
In recent action on March 1, Cleveland Heights Lutheran East faced off against Cleveland Bard and Wellington took on Columbus Independence on March 1 at Columbus Independence High School.
Dalton claims tight victory against Hartville Lake Center
Dalton finally found a way to top Hartville Lake Center 59-52 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on March 8.
In recent action on March 1, Hartville Lake Center faced off against Columbia Station Columbia and Dalton took on East Canton on March 1 at East Canton High School.
Lancaster Fisher escapes Plain City Shekinah in thin win
Lancaster Fisher posted a narrow 51-46 win over Plain City Shekinah on March 8 in Ohio boys high school basketball.
Last season, Lancaster Fisher and Plain City Shekinah squared off on Feb. 25, 2023 at Plain City Shekinah Christian School.
In recent action on March 2, Plain City Shekinah faced off against Columbus Wellington and Lancaster Fisher took on Newark Catholic on March 2 at Lancaster Fisher Catholic High School.
Lima Central Catholic survives for narrow win over Maria Stein Marion Local
Lima Central Catholic posted a narrow 41-35 win over Maria Stein Marion Local in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on March 8.
Maria Stein Marion Local showed it was ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 19-14 advantage over Lima Central Catholic as the first quarter ended.
The Flyers had a 19-18 edge on the Thunderbirds at the beginning of the third quarter.
Maria Stein Marion Local enjoyed a 30-27 lead over Lima Central Catholic to start the final quarter.
The final quarter was decisive for the Thunderbirds, as they climbed out of a hole with a 41-35 scoring margin.
In recent action on March 1, Lima Central Catholic faced off against New Knoxville and Maria Stein Marion Local took on Minster on March 1 at Minster High School.
Malvern claims victory against Martins Ferry
Malvern collected a solid win over Martins Ferry in a 61-50 verdict for an Ohio boys basketball victory at Malvern High on March 8.
Tough to find an edge early, Malvern and Martins Ferry fashioned a 11-11 stalemate through the first quarter.
The scoreboard showed the Purple Riders with a 30-28 lead over the Hornets heading into the second quarter.
Malvern broke in front at the beginning of the final quarter with a 46-39 lead over Martins Ferry.
The Hornets got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 15-11 edge.
In recent action on March 1, Malvern faced off against Richmond Edison and Martins Ferry took on Coshocton on March 1 at Martins Ferry High School.
Bascom Hopewell-Loudon falls to Old Fort in OT
Old Fort used overtime to slip past Bascom Hopewell-Loudon 67-56 in Ohio boys basketball action on March 8.
Last season, Old Fort and Bascom Hopewell-Loudon squared off on Feb. 7, 2023 at Bascom Hopewell-Loudon Local High School.
In recent action on March 1, Bascom Hopewell-Loudon faced off against Arcadia and Old Fort took on New Riegel on March 1 at Old Fort High School.
Pandora-Gilboa claims victory against Delphos St. John’s
Pandora-Gilboa pushed past Delphos St. John’s for a 56-43 win on March 8 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
Pandora-Gilboa opened with a 9-5 advantage over Delphos St. John’s through the first quarter.
The gap narrowed in the second quarter when the Blue Jays made it 20-17.
Pandora-Gilboa jumped to a 33-24 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Rockets got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 23-19 edge.
Last time Delphos St John’s and Pandora-Gilboa played in a 52-45 game on Feb. 24, 2023.
In recent action on March 1, Delphos St John’s faced off against Van Wert Lincolnview and Pandora-Gilboa took on Delphos Jefferson on March 1 at Pandora-Gilboa High School.
Proctorville Fairland overwhelms Thornville Sheridan
Proctorville Fairland raced to a big lead and never looked back in a 58-31 win over Thornville Sheridan in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on March 8.
Last season, Proctorville Fairland and Thornville Sheridan faced off on Dec. 21, 2022 at Proctorville Fairland High School.
Recently on March 3, Proctorville Fairland squared off with Minford in a basketball game.
Richmond Heights dominates Willoughby Cornerstone in convincing showing
Richmond Heights left no doubt on Friday, controlling Willoughby Cornerstone from start to finish for a 95-54 victory for an Ohio boys basketball victory on March 8.
Last season, Richmond Heights and Willoughby Cornerstone faced off on March 7, 2023 at Richmond Heights High School.
In recent action on March 4, Richmond Heights faced off against Berlin Center Western Reserve and Willoughby Cornerstone took on Vienna Mathews on March 1 at Vienna Mathews High School.
South Webster pushes over Glouster Trimble
South Webster notched a win against Glouster Trimble 51-34 in Ohio boys basketball on March 8.
The first quarter gave South Webster a 14-10 lead over Glouster Trimble.
The Jeeps registered a 21-17 advantage at half over the Tomcats.
South Webster jumped to a 37-22 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Jeeps got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 14-12 edge.
In recent action on Feb. 29, South Webster faced off against Willow Wood Symmes Valley and Glouster Trimble took on Portsmouth Notre Dame on Feb. 29 at Portsmouth Notre Dame High School.
Toledo Christian dominates Toledo Maumee Valley
Toledo Christian unleashed a high-powered offensive show to knock off Toledo Maumee Valley 73-38 Friday at Toledo Christian High on March 8 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
In recent action on March 1, Toledo Christian faced off against Fayette and Toledo Maumee Valley took on Pioneer North Central on March 1 at Toledo Maumee Valley Country Day School.
Toledo St. John’s Jesuit posts win at Sylvania Northview’s expense
Toledo St. John’s Jesuit pushed past Sylvania Northview for a 56-44 win in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on March 8.
In recent action on March 1, Toledo St John’s Jesuit faced off against Fremont Ross and Sylvania Northview took on Toledo St Francis de Sales on March 1 at Toledo Saint Francis de Sales High School.
Toledo Whitmer escapes close call with Perrysburg
Toledo Whitmer finally found a way to top Perrysburg 46-42 during this Ohio boys high school basketball game on March 8.
Last season, Perrysburg and Toledo Whitmer faced off on Dec. 13, 2022 at Toledo Whitmer High School.
In recent action on March 1, Toledo Whitmer faced off against Holland Springfield and Perrysburg took on Oregon Clay on March 2 at Perrysburg High School.
Warren Kennedy delivers statement win over Columbiana Heartland
Warren Kennedy left no doubt on Friday, controlling Columbiana Heartland from start to finish for a 76-39 victory in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on March 8.
In recent action on March 1, Warren Kennedy faced off against Cortland Maplewood and Columbiana Heartland took on Kinsman Badger on March 1 at Kinsman Badger High School.
Westerville Northside Christian posts win at Galion Northmor’s expense
Westerville Northside Christian knocked off Galion Northmor 62-46 in Ohio boys basketball action on March 8.
In recent action on March 2, Westerville Northside Christian faced off against Danville and Galion Northmor took on Groveport Madison Christian on March 2 at Galion Northmor High School.
Youngstown Cardinal Mooney prevails over Canfield South Range
Youngstown Cardinal Mooney unleashed a high-powered offensive show to knock off Canfield South Range 84-59 Friday in Ohio boys basketball on March 8.
In recent action on March 1, Youngstown Cardinal Mooney faced off against Brookfield and Canfield South Range took on Garrettsville Garfield on March 1 at Garrettsville James A. Garfield High School.
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