Ashland Crestview posted a narrow 59-56 win over Ashland Mapleton in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 31.
Ashland Mapleton showed it was ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 21-18 advantage over Ashland Crestview as the first quarter ended.
The Mounties climbed on top in the first half and stayed there with a 30-26 lead at halftime.
The scoreboard showed Ashland Mapleton with a 43-40 lead over Ashland Crestview heading into the third quarter.
A 19-13 scoring edge in the fourth quarter fueled the Cougars’ defeat of the Mounties.
In recent action on Jan. 25, Ashland Crestview faced off against Ontario and Ashland Mapleton took on Collins Western Reserve on Jan. 18 at Western Reserve High School.
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