COLUMBUS – Senior Devin Royal of Pickerington Central High School was named 2023 Ohio Mr. Basketball on Wednesday by the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association. Royal, who led Pickerington Central to a state championship last year as a junior, has the Tigers back in the state tournament this weekend. In the Mr. Basketball voting, Royal edged […]
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Hiland wins tense tussle with Northside Christian
Mighty close, mighty fine, Hiland wore a victory shine after clipping Northside Christian 52-50 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup. Recently on March 7, Hiland squared off with Federal Hocking in a basketball game. We want your feedback on the accuracy and quality of this article. Take a 1-minute survey and be registered to win […]
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Crestview’s Kurtz claims top honors in Firelands Conference
OLIVESBURG — John Kurtz and his Crestview Cougars were rewarded for their record-setting season. Kurtz was chosen the Firelands Conference Coach of the Year and Justice Thompson and Jarek Ringler were selected to the All-Firelands Conference first team. South Central’s Isaac Blair was chosen the Firelands Conference Player of the Year. The senior averaged 21.6 […]
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Pairings set for Ohio high school boys basketball state tournament
COLUMBUS – The Ohio High School Athletic Association boys basketball state tournament tips off Friday morning at the University of Dayton Arena. Tickets are available at www.ohsaa.org/tickets. All games will be televised live on Spectrum News 1 and streamed live at OHSAA.tv. All games will be broadcast on the OHSAA Radio Network. The home team […]
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OPSWA announces finalists for Ohio’s Mr. Basketball award
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association has announced the finalists for the 2023 Ohio Mr. Basketball Award. The winner will be announced on Wednesday, March 15. The Ohio Mr. Basketball was selected by the Associated Press from 1988-2016. Since 2017 it has been presented by the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association. The OPSWA All-Ohio boys […]
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March 11: Ohio High School boys basketball regional tournament roundup
Akron Buchtel outlasts Gates Mills Gilmour Akron Buchtel had its hands full but finally brushed off Gates Mills Gilmour 71-55 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on March 11. Last season, Gates Mills Gilmour and Akron Buchtel squared off on March 5, 2022 at Akron Buchtel High School. In recent action on March 4, Gates […]
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March 10: Ohio high school boys basketball regional tournament roundup
Akron Hoban ends the party for Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit 56-37 Akron Hoban grabbed a 56-37 victory at the expense of Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit on March 10 in Ohio boys high school basketball action. Berlin Hiland survives close clash with Westerville Northside Christian Berlin Hiland didn’t flinch, finally repelling Westerville Northside Christian 52-50 in […]
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March 9: Ohio High School boys basketball tournament roundup
Akron Buchtel stops Youngstown Chaney in snug affair A win is a win, even if it comes by a narrow margin. That was the result as Akron Buchtel defeated Youngstown Chaney 62-56 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on March 9. In recent action on March 4, Youngstown Chaney faced off against Canfield and Akron Buchtel took on […]
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March 8: Ohio High School basketball tournament roundup
Camden Preble Shawnee takes a toll on Casstown Miami East Camden Preble Shawnee stretched out and finally snapped Casstown Miami East to earn a 50-40 victory during this Ohio boys high school basketball game. Camden Preble Shawnee drew first blood by forging a 13-10 margin over Casstown Miami East after the first quarter. The Arrows’ […]
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Lucas standout Toms selected Northwest District Division IV Player of the Year
LUCAS — Logan Toms is among the best small-school players in northwest Ohio. A junior at Lucas, Toms was selected the Northwest District’s Player of the Year in Division IV. He shared the award with Vanlue’s Jerome Kloepper and Antwerp’s Landon Brewer. Hopewell-Loudon’s Roger Jury and Marion Local’s Kurt Goettemoeller shared the Coach of the […]