Bonus basketball saw Paulding use the overtime to top Defiance 63-56 on December 4 in Ohio boys high school basketball.

The last time Defiance and Paulding played in a 75-34 game on December 6, 2019. We covered the game. For a full recap, click here.

The Panthers’ upper hand showed as they carried a 40-34 lead into the fourth quarter.

Paulding’s offense jumped to a 29-24 lead over Defiance at the intermission.

The two teams dueled to an even start, with Paulding and Defiance settling for a 16-16 first-quarter knot.

In recent action on November 28, Paulding faced off against Antwerp and Defiance took on Findlay Liberty-Benton on November 28 at Findlay Liberty-Benton High School. Click here for a recap

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