BL falls to Worthington Christian in season finale BELLEFONTAINE — Down one to Worthington Christian after one quarter, Benjamin Logan was outscored 19-10 in the second quarter and trailed 41-31 at the half. The Raiders were unable to recover from the deficit, getting outscored 31-22 in the second half and falling 72-53 in Thursday night’s boys basketball contest. Read More
Arlington blitzes past Lady Polar Bears HARROD — Arlington jumped on top of Hardin Northern early and was able to coast through the second half for a 61-25 girls basketball victory in a Division IV sectional semifinal game at Allen East High School on Wednesday night. The Red Devils, who were led by Lindsay Dodds’ 18-point effort, jumped ahead 22-6 after eight minutes and 44-11 at halftime. A three-pointer by Sarah Solt on the Red Devils first possession of the third quarter pushed their lead over 35 points and forced a running clock for the remainder of the game. Read More
Wildcats, Rams to battle on hardwood tonight; Ada, HN also set for annual clash Area boys basketball teams are wrapping up the regular season this week with a light slate of games tonight and Friday, highlighted by Kenton hosting Upper Scioto Valley in a clash or Hardin County rivals tonight. The Wildcats (13-7) will be looking to remain unbeaten in non-league play when they take on the Rams (16-5) in the KHS gymnasium. Read More
Marion Local knocks out Lady Rams, 65-18 ST. MARYS — Marion Local topped Upper Scioto Valley 65-18 in a Division IV sectional girls basketball contest on Wednesday night at St. Marys High School. Allison Moore and Bri Hurley had 5 points each to lead the Rams, who end their season at 3-18. Read More
Lady Falcons sent to early tourney exit by Cory-Rawson LIMA — Riverdale had the momentum going into halftime of its girls sectional basketball contest against Cory-Rawson on Tuesday night, The Hornets wasted little time in stealing back the momentum in the second half as they pulled away for a 52-40 victory over the Falcons at Bath High School. Read More
LCC outshoots Lady Gophers COLDWATER — Lima Central Catholic outscored Riverdale 12-0 in the third quarter to pull away for a 63-46 victory in a Division IV sectional semifinal game at Coldwater on Tuesday night. Faith Jenkins netted 17 points and had 7 rebounds and 3 assists to lead the No. 8 seeded Gophers, who kept the game close in the first half, trailing 15-11 after eight minutes and 33-29 at halftime before being shut out in the third quarter. Read More
Polar Bear women advance past BW BEREA — The seventh-seeded Ohio Northern women's basketball program advanced to its 10th straight Ohio Athletic Conference Tournament semifinal on Tuesday evening, toppling second-seeded Baldwin Wallace 70-53 on the road in the OAC Tournament quarterfinals. Read More
Davis, McElree pace Falcons TIFFIN — Brock Davis led three Riverdale players in double figures with 16 points as the Falcons held off Tiffin Calvert 62-58 in a non-league boys basketball game on Tuesday night. The Falcons, who improved to 13-8, trailed 13-12 after eight minutes and 27-25 at halftime before taking control of the game with a 21-14 third quarter advantage. Read More
R’mont boys cruise to 11th win of season MOUNT VICTORY — Ridgemont jumped on top of Cory-Rawson early on the way to a 63-43 victory over the Hornets in a non-league boys basketball game on Tuesday night. The Gophers, who conclude their regular season at 11-11, led 13-5 after eight minutes and 28-15 at halftime. Read More
Strong 2nd quarter propels Polar Bears DOLA — Hardin Northern took control with a 10-point second quarter advantage on the way to a 56-43 non-league boys basketball victory over Arcadia on Tuesday night. The Polar Bears led 16-15 after eight minutes before outscoring the Redskins 12-2 in the second quarter to take a 28-17 lead into the half. Read More