Willard pushed past Vermilion for a 64-53 win on Dec. 23 in Ohio boys high school basketball.
Vermilion started on steady ground by forging a 14-13 lead over Willard at the end of the first quarter.
Through the early stages of the affair, the Sailors controlled the pace, taking a 25-22 lead into halftime.
Willard broke in front at the beginning of the fourth quarter with a 48-39 lead over Vermilion.
The Crimson Flashes got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 16-14 edge.
Last time Vermilion and Willard played in a 42-37 game on Jan. 18, 2025.
In recent action on Dec. 11, Vermilion faced off against Collins Western Reserve and Willard took on Carey on Dec. 16 at Willard High School.
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