Mansfield Christian wins tense tussle with Crestline
A sigh of relief filled the air in Mansfield Christian’s locker room after Tuesday’s 50-46 win against Crestline in Ohio girls basketball action on February 18.
Both teams traded salvos in the final period, but the Flames had enough offense to deny the Bulldogs in the end.
The Flames darted in front of the Bulldogs 39-34 going into the fourth quarter.
Mansfield Christian fought to a 27-15 half margin at Crestline’s expense.
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Crestview outduels Buckeye Central in spellbinding overtime affair
Extra basketball seemed a fitting climax to an exciting game as Crestview upended Buckeye Central 57-53 at Buckeye Central High on February 18 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
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Just a bit better; Upper Sandusky slips past Huron
Upper Sandusky found the tipping point, and leaned on it to knock off Huron 51-45 on February 18 in Ohio girls high school basketball action.
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Elgin designs winning blueprint on Fairbanks
Elgin charged Fairbanks and collected a 49-39 victory in an Ohio girls basketball matchup on February 18.
The Comets darted in front of the Panthers 20-12 to begin the second quarter.
The Comets’ influence showed as they carried a 33-26 lead into the fourth quarter.
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Black River escapes Hillsdale
It wasn’t exactly Lewis & Clark in uncharted territory, but Black River had to survive its share of thorns while shedding Hillsdale 50-45 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup.
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Too close for comfort: Lexington edges Clear Fork
Lexington wasted no time, pushing in front and finishing in the same fashion during this 38-33 victory over Clear Fork in an Ohio girls basketball matchup on February 18.
The Colts’ offensive output in the final quarter kept the fat lady from singing until the very end, but the effort still wasn’t enough as the Minutemen pulled away for good.
The Minutemen’s influence showed as they carried a 30-18 lead into the fourth quarter.
Lexington kept a 21-15 halftime margin at Clear Fork’s expense.
The first quarter gave the Minutemen a 13-3 lead over the Colts.
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Oak Harbor dismantles Lake in convincing manner
Oak Harbor fanned the flames while burning Lake 71-44 for an Ohio boys basketball victory on February 18.
The Rockets opened with a 24-7 advantage over the Flyers through the first quarter.
Oak Harbor’s offense took charge to a 39-16 lead over Lake at the intermission.
The Rockets’ force showed as they carried a 58-29 lead into the fourth quarter.
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Complete command: Monroeville thwarts all counters to defeat St. Peters
Monroeville’s overpowering offense lit up the scoreboard to topple St. Peters 56-19 in Ohio girls basketball on February 18.
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Westerville Central casts spell on Dublin Scioto
It wasn’t exactly Lewis & Clark in uncharted territory, but Westerville Central had to survive its share of thorns while shedding Dublin Scioto 47-42 for an Ohio boys basketball victory on February 18.
The Warhawks chalked up this decision in spite of the Irish’s spirited fourth-quarter performance.
Westerville Central’s offense jumped to a 20-12 lead over Dublin Scioto at the intermission.
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Oak Harbor takes victory lap over Port Clinton
Port Clinton had no answers as Oak Harbor roared to a 52-15 victory during this Ohio girls high school basketball game.
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Calvert knocks out victory on Gibsonburg
Calvert trucked Gibsonburg on the road to a 52-42 victory in an Ohio girls basketball matchup.
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Winning recipe: Norwalk broils Clyde
Clyde got no credit and no consideration from Norwalk, which slammed the door 58-48 on February 18 in Ohio boys high school basketball.
The Truckers’ kept the advantage through the final quarter with a 13-3 scoring edge over the Fliers.
Nothing was decided in the third quarter, with the Truckers and the Fliers locked in a 45-45 stalemate.
Clyde took a 26-25 lead over Norwalk heading to halftime locker room.
The first quarter gave the Truckers a 16-7 lead over the Fliers.
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Razor thin: Ashland earns tough victory over Clear Fork
A sigh of relief filled the air in Ashland’s locker room after Tuesday’s 71-62 win against Clear Fork during this Ohio boys high school basketball game.
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Parkway gallops past Ridgemont
Playing with a winning hand, Parkway trumped Ridgemont 53-35 in an Ohio girls basketball matchup on February 18.
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Spencerville knocks off Van Buren
The margin for error was so small it only piqued the anxiety, but Spencerville didn’t mind, dispatching Van Buren 53-46 in Ohio girls basketball action on February 18.
The Bearcats’ edge showed as they carried a 53-46 lead into the fourth quarter.
Spencerville’s shooting jumped to a 24-17 lead over Van Buren at the half.
The first quarter gave the Bearcats a 13-10 lead over the Black Knights.
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Newark Catholic cancels check from Cardington-Lincoln
Newark Catholic dumped a victory shower on Cardington-Lincoln 91-72 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on February 18.
Newark Catholic opened a towering 52-31 gap over Cardington-Lincoln at the intermission.
The third quarter gave the Green Wave a 75-55 lead over the Pirates.
The Pirates fought to an interesting final quarter, yet the Green Wave would not be denied in finishing off this victory.
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Mansfield earns solid win over Norwalk
Mansfield grabbed a 43-33 victory at the expense of Norwalk in an Ohio girls basketball matchup on February 18.
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Central Christian mauls Temple Christian in strong showing
Impressive was a ready adjective for Central Christian’s 59-35 throttling of Temple Christian on February 18 in Ohio boys high school basketball.
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Too wild to tame: Millersport topples Genoa Christian
Millersport dumped Genoa Christian 48-35 for an Ohio boys basketball victory on February 18.
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Olentangy finds small margin for win in tilt with Centennial
Olentangy topped Centennial 63-59 in a tough tilt in Ohio boys basketball on February 18.
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Huron squeezes past Perkins
Tuesday’s outing turned into an endurance test that Huron passed in a 56-48 victory at Perkins’ expense in an Ohio boys basketball matchup.
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Crestview severs Western Reserve’s hopes
Crestview dumped a victory shower on Western Reserve 43-32 in Ohio girls basketball on February 18.
The Cougars drew first blood by forging a 17-16 margin over the Roughriders after the first quarter.
The Cougars’ upper hand showed as they carried a 28-26 lead into the fourth quarter.
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Lucas pulls python act on Plymouth
Lucas controlled the scoreboard and the game in a sound 73-13 victory over Plymouth in an Ohio girls basketball matchup on February 18.
The first quarter gave the Cubs a 37-2 lead over the Big Red.
Lucas’ offense struck to a 57-6 lead over Plymouth at the half.
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Buckeye Valley finds its footing in victory over Highland
Impressive was a ready adjective for Buckeye Valley’s 62-38 throttling of Highland in an Ohio boys basketball matchup.
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Smithville puts an offensive onslaught on Loudonville
Smithville dropped a barbell on Loudonville with a 79-37 sign attached to it during this Ohio boys high school basketball game.
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New Riegel outlasts Fostoria
Stretched out and finally snapped, New Riegel put just enough pressure on Fostoria to earn a 74-61 victory at Fostoria High on February 18 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
The Bluejackets broke in front at the beginning of the fourth quarter with a 74-61 lead over the Redmen.
The Redmen showed they were ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 29-28 advantage over the Bluejackets as the first quarter ended.
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Ruh-Roh, Old Fort shuts out Seneca East
Old Fort showed little mercy and even less remorse in overpowering Seneca East 83-60 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup.
The first quarter gave the Stockaders a 42-27 lead over the Tigers.
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Lucas takes down Mansfield Christian
Impressive was a ready adjective for Lucas’ 72-37 throttling of Mansfield Christian in an Ohio boys basketball matchup.
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Sandusky severs Oberlin’s hopes
Riding a wave of production, Sandusky dunked Oberlin 80-70 for an Ohio boys basketball victory on February 18.
The first quarter gave the Blue Streaks a 19-17 lead over the Phoenix.
Sandusky fought to a 41-25 intermission margin at Oberlin’s expense.
The third quarter gave the Blue Streaks a 59-56 lead over the Phoenix.
There was no room for doubt as the Blue Streaks added to their advantage with a 21-14 margin in the closing period.
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Ridgemont survives competitive clash with Cory-Rawson
Tuesday’s outing turned into an endurance test that Ridgemont passed in a 64-58 victory at Cory-Rawson’s expense for an Ohio boys basketball victory on February 18.
The Hornets turned up the heat in the fourth quarter, but the Golden Gophers put the game on ice.
The Golden Gophers jumped in front of the Hornets 49-36 going into the fourth quarter.
Ridgemont’s shooting jumped to a 35-26 lead over Cory-Rawson at the half.
The Golden Gophers drew first blood by forging a 31-21 margin over the Hornets after the first quarter.
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Mansfield gives fans their money’s worth in sensational multi-overtime win over Shelby
Why not extra basketball? The spectators did not mind that it took more than one overtime for Mansfield to defeat Shelby 66-59 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on February 18.
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Finding a way: North Union eventually eclipses Fredericktown
North Union rallied after a first-quarter deficit to knock off Fredericktown 64-48 in Ohio girls basketball on February 18.
The Freddies authored a promising start, taking advantage of the Wildcats 23-18 at the end of the first quarter.
Fredericktown came from behind to grab the advantage 31-29 at half over North Union.
The Wildcats broke in front at the beginning of the fourth quarter with a 50-35 lead over the Freddies.
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Too much fuss: Columbian stresses Maumee
Saddled up and ready to go, Columbian spurred past Maumee 57-38 on February 18 in Ohio girls high school basketball.
The Tornadoes broke in front at the beginning of the fourth quarter with a 44-27 lead over the Panthers.
The Tornadoes put a bow on this victory with a strong fourth-quarter kick, outpointing the Panthers 13-11 in the last stanza.
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Stopped cold: Mt. Gilead thwarts Utica’s quest
Mt. Gilead operated on Utica and removed any chance of victory with a 65-55 procedure in Ohio boys basketball on February 18.
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