DAYTON — Saturday marked the second day of the Ohio high school boys state basketball tournament at the University of Dayton. Here’s a closer look at the Division I and II state semifinal games as originally reported by the Ohio High School Athletic Association. Division II Youngstown Ursuline’s Jaylen Gunther drives into the paint against the […]
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Shelby falls to Maysville in state semifinals
DAYTON — The brightest of lights were an appropriate setting for Shelby’s Alex Bruskotter. The Whippets’ senior authored one of the greatest performances in state tournament history. But his 34-point outburst was just a bit short as Maysville found just enough second-half magic to extend its storybook season. Bruskotter scored 34 points but the Whippets […]
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Maysville plays beyond its years as state semifinal with Shelby looms
ZANESVILLE — The roster may suggest otherwise, but Maysville plays like a team full of grizzled veterans. The Panthers (25-3) will meet Shelby (25-2) in the state semifinals at 2 p.m. Saturday at the University of Dayton Arena. They are a study in contrasts. While the Whippets rely heavily on a talented senior class, Maysville’s […]
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Like mother, like son: Natalie and Casey Lantz both reach Final 4 with Shelby
As Casey Lantz guides Shelby into unchartered waters, his mother, Natalie, has experience when it comes to reaching the game’s biggest stage.
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Dayton bound: Shelby captures 1st regional title in program history
Shelby claimed its first regional title in program history Saturday at Bowling Green State University, defeating Lutheran West, 55-46.
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March 15: Ohio high school girls basketball state tourney roundup
EDITOR’S NOTE: These game summaries were compiled by the Ohio High School Athletic Association and first published at this site. Complete box scores from each of these games is also available at the OHSAA site. Shaker Heights Laurel 53, Proctorville Fairland 52 Jordyn Meyer’s layup with five seconds remaining lifted Shaker Heights Laurel to a […]
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Loudonville’s furious rally falls short in Final Four loss to state powerhouse Waterford
DAYTON — Loudonville senior Corri Vermilya helped limping teammate Sophia Spangler to the stage of Thursday morning’s state semifinal press conference in Dayton. Vermilya stopped just short of the last biggest step, picked up a tearful Spangler and physically carried her on to the stage. It was the final moment of their high school basketball […]
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Redbirds get royal sendoff for state tournament
LOUDONVILLE — When Sharon Guilliams’ and Cathy Vermilya’s oldest daughters started playing basketball for Loudonville, their goal was always to make it to the state tournament. The last time the Loudonville girls team made it there was in 1992. No Ashland-area teams had accomplished it since 2005 when the Redbirds’ boys squad reached the Final […]
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Successful road for Bates, Redbirds finally reaches pinnacle
LOUDONVILLE — It was almost as if Tyler Bates could finally exhale Saturday night. The 11th-year Loudonville girls basketball coach stood near mid-court at Massillon Perry High School – a grin on his face that refused to fade – soaking in reality. You got the sense he almost wanted to drag a sleeping bag onto […]
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Catch, step, shoot: Guilliams keeps it simple for Loudonville
LOUDONVILLE — In the game of basketball, there’s a ball. Everyone wants this ball. The orange, riveted sphere is coveted — among the open shooters, the squared post player in the paint, the passer who sees an open teammate. The ref calls for it at the end of a play. The coach yells on its […]