Akron Hoban barely beats Lakewood St. Edward 44-40
Olive Oil isn't as slim as the win Akron Hoban chalked up in tripping Lakewood St. Edward 44-40 on March 7 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
Lakewood St. Edward showed it was ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 15-11 advantage over Akron Hoban as the first quarter ended.
An intermission tie at 20-20 allowed for a respite as both teams looked to regroup in the locker room.
Lakewood St. Edward moved a close margin over Akron Hoban as both teams headed to make end of the third quarter adjustments.
The Eagles' heartbreak could be traced to a disappointing final quarter, when they were outscored 14-9 by the Knights.
Berlin Hiland squeaks past Stewart Federal Hocking in tight tilt
Berlin Hiland showed its poise to outlast a game Stewart Federal Hocking squad for a 55-51 victory in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on March 7.
In recent action on March 2, Stewart Federal Hocking faced off against Portsmouth Notre Dame. For more, click here.
Convoy Crestview tacks win on Sycamore Mohawk
The force was strong for Convoy Crestview as it pierced Sycamore Mohawk during Tuesday's 61-40 thumping in Ohio boys basketball on March 7.
In recent action on March 3, Sycamore Mohawk faced off against Bascom Hopewell-Loudon. Click here for a recap. Convoy Crestview took on Ottoville on March 3 at Convoy Crestview High School. For more, click here.
Dalton survives for narrow win over North Robinson Colonel Crawford 51-46
Dalton fans held their breath in an uneasy 51-46 victory over North Robinson Colonel Crawford in an Ohio boys basketball matchup.
Dalton jumped in front of North Robinson Colonel Crawford 15-5 to begin the second quarter.
The tables turned a bit at the half when the Eagles got within 23-21.
The gap narrowed in the third quarter when North Robinson Colonel Crawford made it 37-36.
The clock was the only thing that stopped the Bulldogs, who enjoyed the upper hand in a 14-10 fourth quarter, too.
Too close for comfort: Jackson Center strains past Columbus Patriot Prep
Jackson Center walked the high-wire before edging Columbus Patriot Prep 54-45 on March 7 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
In recent action on March 3, Jackson Center faced off against Cincinnati College Prep. For results, click here. Columbus Patriot Prep took on Lancaster Fisher Catholic on Feb. 28 at Columbus Patriot Preparatory Academy. For more, click here.
Maria Stein Marion Local's convoy passes Hamler Patrick Henry
Riding a wave of production, Maria Stein Marion Local surfed over Hamler Patrick Henry 56-42 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on March 7.
Tough to find an edge early, Maria Stein Marion Local and Hamler Patrick Henry fashioned a 10-10 stalemate through the first quarter.
The Flyers registered a 22-21 advantage at intermission over the Patriots.
Maria Stein Marion Local moved to a 35-31 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Flyers hummed like a well-oiled machine through the final quarter, extending the lead with a 21-11 advantage in the frame.
In recent action on March 3, Hamler Patrick Henry faced off against Antwerp. Click here for a recap. Maria Stein Marion Local took on New Madison Tri-Village on March 2 at New Madison Tri-Village High School. For more, click here.
Richmond Heights comes to play in easy win over Willoughby Cornerstone
Richmond Heights built a comfortable first-quarter advantage in a 93-52 win over Willoughby Cornerstone in an Ohio boys basketball matchup.
The last time Richmond Heights and Willoughby Cornerstone played in a 83-63 game on March 4, 2022. For results, click here.
In recent action on Feb. 27, Richmond Heights faced off against Elyria Open Door Christian. For results, click here. Willoughby Cornerstone took on Cortland Maplewood on Feb. 27 at Willoughby Cornerstone Christian Academy. For a full recap, click here.
Just a bit better: Russia slips past Troy Christian
Russia walked the high-wire before edging Troy Christian 41-33 on March 7 in Ohio boys high school basketball.
Russia opened with a 15-5 advantage over Troy Christian through the first quarter.
The Eagles battled back to make it 25-17 at the intermission.
The dynamic altered in the third quarter as Troy Christian inched back to a 27-24 deficit.
The Raiders avoided the brakes and shifted into victory gear via a 14-9 stretch over the fourth quarter.
In recent action on March 1, Troy Christian faced off against Cincinnati Riverview East. For results, click here. Russia took on Springfield Catholic Central on March 1 at Russia High School. For a full recap, click here.
Westerville Northside Christian denies Franklin Furnace Green's challenge
No quarter was granted as Westerville Northside Christian blunted Franklin Furnace Green's plans 66-56 for an Ohio boys basketball victory on March 7.
In recent action on Feb. 28, Westerville Northside Christian faced off against Millersport. For a full recap, click here. Franklin Furnace Green took on Fairfield on March 2 at Franklin Furnace Green High School. For results, click here.
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