ONTARIO — Rebounding proved to be the theme of the weekend for the Lexington boys basketball team. On Saturday, the Minutemen hammered Ontario 75-50 in a non-conference encounter, utilizing a whopping 49-21 advantage on the glass. (Photos by Tom Theodore) That verdict came on the heels of Friday night’s huge win over previously undefeated Mansfield […]
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Lexington holds off Mansfield Sr. in Ohio Cardinal Conference showdown
LEXINGTON — The Minutemen won in spite of themselves. Seven Allen scored a game-high 21 points and Lexington survived a dreadful shooting performance from the free throw line in a 74-70 Ohio Cardinal Conference win over Mansfield Senior on Friday nigh. The Minutemen (5-1, 3-1) connected on just 21-of-41 free throws, much to coach Scott […]
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Foot on the gas: River Valley soars over Shelby with 30-point win
River Valley (5-1, 2-1 MOAC) raced to a 30-point victory over Shelby (3-2, 2-2 MOAC) Friday in an early season conference meeting.
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Roane leads Mansfield Senior past Ashland
ASHLAND — Kyevi Roane took command Tuesday night inside Arrow Arena. Mansfield Senior’s do-it-all point forward scored 15 points, grabbed eight rebounds and distributed six assists as the Tygers held on for a 66-59 Ohio Cardinal Conference win at Ashland. Roane’s calming influence was especially evident in the fourth quarter as Senior High (5-0, 3-0) […]
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Hillsdale thumps Loudonville in boys basketball clash
JEROMESVILLE – If Hillsdale was supposed to be rusty due to limited practice opportunities before its basketball season-opener, the team broke out a sandblaster Tuesday night. With just six practices under their belt following the football team’s run to the state championship game, the Falcons put on their best offensive display in eight years, drubbing […]
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Roane’s late bucket lifts Tygers to seat-squirming win over Fremont Ross
MANSFIELD — Kyevi Roane does a little bit of everything for the Mansfield Senior boys basketball team. On Saturday night, The Tygers’ 6-foot-1 point guard, shooting guard, small forward scored nine points, grabbed 10 rebounds, distributed three assists, and hit the game-winning basket with 17 seconds remaining. Roane’s bucket broke a 44-44 tie, gave Senior […]
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Balanced attack leads Mansfield Sr. past crosstown rival Madison
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Mansfield Senior spread the wealth Friday night. Freshman Kaylen Brooks led four Tygers in double figures with a career-high 26 points as Senior High cruised to an 85-69 Ohio Cardinal Conference win over crosstown rival Madison. The Tygers (3-0, 2-0) shot 51 percent from the field and connected on 12-of-26 3-pointers. Senior […]
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Mack the Knife: Mansfield Christian sophomore hits 30 to edge St. Peter’s
MANSFIELD — Davion Mack has a long way to go if he wants to one day surpass Amarr Davis as the top scorer in Mansfield Christian basketball history. But the athletic, 6-foot-2 sophomore got 30 points closer on Friday night. Mack scored more than half of the Flames’ points in a 53-49 win against Mansfield […]
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Lexington uses big 2nd half to pull away from New Philadelphia
NEW PHILADELPHIA — A strong second-half effort fueled Lexington’s Ohio Cardinal Conference victory at New Philadelphia on Friday night. The Minutemen jumped on top 12-6 through the first quarter, and led 21-19 at halftime. The second half belonged to coach Scott Hamilton’s team. The Minutemen expanded the margin to 36-28 through three periods, and put […]
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Gallery: Mansfield Christian holds off Mansfield St. Peter’s, 53-49
(Photos from Mansfield Christian’s 53-49 win at home Friday night in The Furnace against Mansfield St. Peter’s in a cross-town shootout. The Flames improved to 2-1 overall and 2-0 in the Mid-Buckeye Conference. The Spartans slipped to 1-2 overall and 0-2 in the MBC.)