Ashland escapes close call with Mansfield Sr.
Ashland posted a narrow 70-65 win over Mansfield Sr. in Ohio boys basketball on Dec. 19.
Mansfield started on steady ground by forging a 20-18 lead over Ashland at the end of the first quarter.
Through the early stages of the affair, the Tygers controlled the pace, taking a 33-28 lead into half.
Mansfield darted a slim margin over Ashland as both teams headed to make end of the third quarter adjustments.
The final quarter was decisive for the Arrows, as they climbed out of a hole with a 70-65 scoring margin.
Last season, Mansfield and Ashland squared off on Jan. 24, 2025 at Mansfield High School.
In recent action on Dec. 13, Ashland faced off against Painesville Riverside and Mansfield took on New Philadelphia on Dec. 12 at Mansfield High School.
Bowerston Conotton Valley bests Tuscarawas Cent. Cath.
Bowerston Conotton Valley left no doubt on Friday, controlling Tuscarawas Cent. Cath. from start to finish for a 66-34 victory at Conotton Valley High on Dec. 19 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
Recently on Dec. 9, Tuscarawas Cent. Cath. squared off with Lore City Buckeye Trail in a basketball game.
Bucyrus escapes close call with Sycamore Mohawk
Bucyrus topped Sycamore Mohawk 62-55 in a tough tilt on Dec. 19 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
The first quarter gave Bucyrus a 22-8 lead over Sycamore Mohawk.
The Warriors trimmed the margin to make it 28-22 at the intermission.
Bucyrus moved to a 46-39 lead heading into the final quarter.
Both teams scored evenly in the fourth quarter to make it 62-55.
Last season, Sycamore Mohawk and Bucyrus squared off on Jan. 24, 2025 at Bucyrus High School.
In recent action on Dec. 11, Bucyrus faced off against New Washington Buckeye Cent. and Sycamore Mohawk took on Cory-Rawson on Dec. 6 at Mohawk High School.
Highland lets lead slip away in River Valley’s win
Caledonia River Valley rallied over Sparta Highland for an inspiring 65-34 victory for an Ohio boys basketball victory at Highland High on Dec. 19.
Last time Caledonia River Valley and Sparta Highland played in a 56-41 game on Feb. 4, 2025.
In recent action on Dec. 5, Sparta Highland faced off against Marion Harding High School and Caledonia River Valley took on Marion Harding High School on Dec. 11 at Marion Harding High School.
Clyde scores fast, scores a lot to dismiss Norwalk
An early dose of momentum helped Clyde to a 75-33 runaway past Norwalk in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Dec. 19.
Last season, Clyde and Norwalk squared off on Feb. 1, 2025 at Norwalk High School.
In recent action on Dec. 6, Clyde faced off against Ashland and Norwalk took on Sandusky on Dec. 13 at Norwalk High School.
Norwayne tops West Salem Northwestern
Creston Norwayne left no doubt on Friday, controlling West Salem Northwestern from start to finish for a 63-30 victory in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Dec. 19.
In recent action on Dec. 10, West Salem Northwestern faced off against Hartville Lake Center Christian and Creston Norwayne took on Akr. East on Dec. 13 at Norwayne High School.
Dover sets early tone to dominate Millersburg W. Holmes
An early dose of momentum helped Dover to a 58-28 runaway past Millersburg W. Holmes for an Ohio boys basketball victory on Dec. 19.
In recent action on Dec. 12, Dover faced off against Ashland and Millersburg W. Holmes took on Mansfield on Dec. 5 at West Holmes High School.
Galion pockets slim win over Marion Pleasant
Galion topped Marion Pleasant 58-49 in a tough tilt for an Ohio boys basketball victory on Dec. 19.
Last season, Galion and Marion Pleasant faced off on Feb. 1, 2025 at Pleasant High School.
Recently on Dec. 6, Galion squared off with Huron in a basketball game.
Hillsdale barely beats Doylestown Chippewa
Jeromesville Hillsdale finally found a way to top Doylestown Chippewa 64-60 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Dec. 19.
Last season, Jeromesville Hillsdale and Doylestown Chippewa squared off on Feb. 7, 2025 at Chippewa High School.
Recently on Dec. 13, Doylestown Chippewa squared off with Peninsula Woodridge in a basketball game.
Kidron Cent. Christian collects victory over Mansfield St. Peter’s
Kidron Cent. Christian grabbed a 75-59 victory at the expense of Mansfield St. Peter’s in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Dec. 19.
Last season, Kidron Cent. Christian and Mansfield St. Peter’s faced off on Jan. 31, 2025 at Saint Peter’s High School.
In recent action on Dec. 12, Kidron Cent. Christian faced off against Crestline and Mansfield St. Peter’s took on Mansfield Christian on Dec. 12 at Saint Peter’s High School.
Mansfield Christian dominates Lucas in convincing showing
Mansfield Christian rolled past Lucas for a comfortable 57-22 victory at Mansfield Christian High on Dec. 19 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
Last season, Mansfield Christian and Lucas squared off on Jan. 31, 2025 at Mansfield Christian High School.
In recent action on Dec. 12, Mansfield Christian faced off against Mansfield St. Peter’s and Lucas took on Willard on Dec. 11 at Lucas High School.
New Franklin Manchester defeats Apple Creek Waynedale
New Franklin Manchester handled Apple Creek Waynedale 65-44 in an impressive showing in Ohio boys basketball action on Dec. 19.
Recently on Dec. 12, Apple Creek Waynedale squared off with Creston Norwayne in a basketball game.
Col. Crawford overpowers New Washington Buckeye Cent. in thorough fashion
N. Robinson Col. Crawford left no doubt on Friday, controlling New Washington Buckeye Cent. from start to finish for a 54-13 victory on Dec. 19 in Ohio boys high school basketball.
Last season, N. Robinson Col. Crawford and New Washington Buckeye Cent. faced off on Jan. 24, 2025 at Buckeye Central High School.
Recently on Dec. 11, New Washington Buckeye Cent. squared off with Bucyrus in a basketball game.
Ontario takes down Marion Harding
Ontario raced to a big lead and never looked back in a 65-36 win over Marion Harding in Ohio boys basketball action on Dec. 19.
Last season, Marion Harding and Ontario squared off on Feb. 1, 2025 at Marion Harding High School.
In recent action on Dec. 11, Marion Harding faced off against Caledonia River Valley.
Shelby claims victory against Bellville Clear Fork
Shelby grabbed a 56-45 victory at the expense of Bellville Clear Fork on Dec. 19 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
Last season, Shelby and Bellville Clear Fork squared off on Feb. 1, 2025 at Shelby High School.
Smithville delivers statement win over Rittman
Smithville earned a convincing 64-24 win over Rittman in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Dec. 19.
In recent action on Dec. 12, Smithville faced off against Dalton and Rittman took on Doylestown Chippewa on Dec. 12 at Rittman High School.
Willard survives for narrow win over Milan Edison
Willard posted a narrow 69-63 win over Milan Edison during this Ohio boys high school basketball game on Dec. 19.
Last time Willard and Milan Edison played in a 61-57 game on Feb. 7, 2025.
In recent action on Dec. 9, Milan Edison faced off against Greenwich S. Cent. and Willard took on Huron on Dec. 13 at Willard High School.
Wooster finds OT victory against New Philadelphia
Wooster used overtime to slip past New Philadelphia 49-48 for an Ohio boys basketball victory at New Philadelphia High on Dec. 19.
In recent action on Dec. 13, New Philadelphia faced off against Uniontown Lake and Wooster took on Lexington on Dec. 12 at Wooster High School.
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