COLUMBUS — Listed below are Saturday’s Ohio high school boys basketball regional championship game results as reeported to the Scorestream app.
Shelby 55, Lutheran West 46
Second-ranked Shelby used a big fourth-quarter rally to upset defending state champion and No. 1-ranked Lutheran West 55-46 in Saturday’s Division II regional championship game at Bowling Green State University.
The Longhorns took a 14-12 first-quarter lead, and maintained a 22-20 halftime edge.
Lutheran West edged forward 37-33 entering the final period, and enjoyed a 40-33 advantage shortly into the fourth quarter.
However, Shelby’s defense shutout the Longhorns for more than six minutes and outscored Lutheran West 22-9 in the period to secure the victory.
The Whippets’ Mr. Basketball candidate Alex Bruskotter pumped in a game-high 27 points, including a 15-of-16 performance at the free throw line.
Camden Preble Shawnee routs Versailles
Camden Preble Shawnee dominated from start to finish in an imposing 53-32 win over Versailles during this Ohio boys high school basketball game on March 16.
The first quarter gave Camden Preble Shawnee a 14-11 lead over Versailles.
The Arrows’ shooting moved in front for a 24-13 lead over the Tigers at the intermission.
Neither team could gain any advantage in the third quarter.
The Arrows got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 14-4 edge.
Last season, Camden Preble Shawnee and Versailles faced off on Feb. 25, 2023 at Camden Preble Shawnee High School.
In recent action on March 6, Versailles faced off against Cincinnati Gamble and Camden Preble Shawnee took on Williamsburg on March 5 at Williamsburg High School.
Canal Winchester Harvest Prep comes back to beat Malvern
Canal Winchester Harvest Prep dug itself out of a first-quarter hole and pulled away a 64-44 win over Malvern in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on March 16.
Malvern started on steady ground by forging a 15-10 lead over Canal Winchester Harvest Prep at the end of the first quarter.
The Warriors moved in front for a 28-26 lead over the Hornets at the half.
Malvern showed some mettle by fighting back to within a 38-37 count in the third quarter.
The Warriors got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 26-7 edge.
In recent action on March 7, Canal Winchester Harvest Prep faced off against Columbus Africentric and Malvern took on Martins Ferry on March 8 at Malvern High School.
Centerville outlasts Cincinnati Moeller in extra session
Centerville took overtime to beat Cincinnati Moeller 70-69 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on March 16.
Last time Centerville and Cincinnati Moeller played in a 40-35 game on Jan. 28, 2023.
In recent action on March 10, Cincinnati Moeller faced off against Springboro and Centerville took on Middletown on March 10 at Centerville High School.
Cleveland Heights Lutheran East thwarts Youngstown Cardinal Mooney’s quest
Cleveland Heights Lutheran East knocked off Youngstown Cardinal Mooney 56-43 at Youngstown Cardinal Mooney High on March 16 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
In recent action on March 8, Youngstown Cardinal Mooney faced off against Canfield South Range and Cleveland Heights Lutheran East took on Wellington on March 8 at Cleveland Heights Lutheran East High School.
Delaware Hayes overcomes deficit to defeat Lewis Center Olentangy Orange
Delaware Hayes fought back from a slow start and rolled to 74-56 win over Lewis Center Olentangy Orange on March 16 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
Lewis Center Olentangy Orange started on steady ground by forging a 13-11 lead over Delaware Hayes at the end of the first quarter.
Through the early stages of the affair, the Pioneers controlled the pace, taking a 39-35 lead into halftime.
Delaware Hayes broke in front at the beginning of the fourth quarter with a 56-50 lead over Lewis Center Olentangy Orange.
The Pacers held on with an 18-6 scoring edge in the fourth quarter.
Last time Lewis Center Olentangy Orange and Delaware Hayes played in a 54-39 game on March 4, 2023.
In recent action on March 9, Delaware Hayes faced off against Columbus Walnut Ridge and Lewis Center Olentangy Orange took on Reynoldsburg on March 9 at Lewis Center Olentangy Orange High School.
Kettering Alter delivers statement win over Cincinnati Wyoming
Kettering Alter scored early and often to roll over Cincinnati Wyoming 63-36 on March 16 in Ohio boys high school basketball.
In recent action on March 9, Cincinnati Wyoming faced off against Springfield Kenton Ridge and Kettering Alter took on Cincinnati McNicholas on March 9 at Kettering Archbishop Alter.
Ottawa-Glandorf thwarts Castalia Margaretta’s quest
Ottawa-Glandorf pushed past Castalia Margaretta for a 57-43 win for an Ohio boys basketball victory on March 16.
Ottawa-Glandorf jumped in front of Castalia Margaretta 13-11 to begin the second quarter.
The Titans opened a meager 28-23 gap over the Polar Bears at halftime.
Ottawa-Glandorf jumped to a 46-32 lead heading into the final quarter.
Neither team could gain any advantage in the final quarter.
In recent action on March 9, Ottawa-Glandorf faced off against Spencerville and Castalia Margaretta took on Genoa on March 9 at Castalia Margaretta High School.
Toledo Whitmer slips past Garfield Heights
Toledo Whitmer posted a narrow 49-47 win over Garfield Heights in Ohio boys basketball on March 16.
Recently on March 8, Toledo Whitmer squared off with Perrysburg in a basketball game.
Youngstown Ursuline defeats Canfield
Youngstown Ursuline rolled past Canfield for a comfortable 60-35 victory on March 16 in Ohio boys high school basketball.
Last season, Canfield and Youngstown Ursuline squared off on Dec. 13, 2022 at Canfield High School.
In recent action on March 9, Canfield faced off against Cleveland Glenville and Youngstown Ursuline took on Chardon NDCL on March 9 at Youngstown Ursuline High School.
Zanesville Maysville escapes close call with Vincent Warren
Zanesville Maysville finally found a way to top Vincent Warren 72-64 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on March 16.
In recent action on March 9, Vincent Warren faced off against New Lexington and Zanesville Maysville took on Gnadenhutten Indian Valley on March 9 at Zanesville Maysville High School.
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