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Columbus Grove unleashed a high-powered offensive show to knock off Elida 68-47 Thursday in an Ohio girls basketball matchup on Nov. 30. Last season, Columbus Grove and Elida squared off on Dec. 20, 2022 at Columbus Grove High School. Check out our complete girls basketball roundup to stay up-to-date on...

OTTAWA — Every day, Colin White thinks about winning a state championship for Ottawa-Glandorf. That’s no exaggeration, he said. It’s just a fact. “I think about it every day. I wake up thinking about it, and I go to sleep and think about it,” the 6-foot-6 basketball star said. “We’ve been so close the last couple of years, but close isn’t close enough. So we just fight for it every day.”

KALIDA — On Thursday night, the Delphos Jefferson Lady Wildcats (2-0) traveled to Kalida (1-0) to face off in a captivating all-wildcat showdown. Drawing inspiration from their decisive 45-26 triumph over Kalida in last year’s encounter, the Jefferson Lady Wildcats were determined to replicate their success. With momentum on their side after a resounding 62-31 victory against New Bremen, Delphos Jefferson faced a hungry Kalida team, who also entered Thursday’s matchup fresh off a win over St. Mary’s (39-31).

Catch all the action from week one of Girls Night Out! Witness the thrilling battles on the court as teams from C-G, Miller City, Bath, Allen East, Van Wert, O-G, and Jefferson compete. From layups to triples, every game is a nail-biter!

In the quaint town of Miller City, Ohio, high school basketball is the pulse that unites the community, a tradition that ignites a fervent pride across generations. The Miller City Wildcats, especially their basketball teams, are not just athletes; they are the bearers of a legacy steeped in victory and heart. The legendary 1949-1950 team set a precedent with a perfect season, becoming a timeless symbol of the underdog's triumph, a tale as captivating as any Hollywood script.

LIMA — Ottawa-Glandorf’s bowling teams opened the season last week by sweeping Lima Senior at 20th Century Lanes. The Titan boys won a close match with the Spartans 2,676 to 2,655, while the O-G girls downed the Spartans 2,048 to 1,806.

If you reside in Allen County, Ohio and like to stay on top of all the local high school basketball action, you've come to the right place. Below, we have all the details you need for how to watch the games today. Follow high school basketball this season on the...

WAPAKONETA — Versailles defense did a good job of limiting what Columbus Grove did offensively. On the other side of the ball the Tigers offense played keep away from the Bulldogs.

MIDDLE POINT — Ottoville’s aggressive defense and hot shooting added up to a 65-44 win over Lincolnview Tuesday night. The Lady Green are now 2-1, the Lady Lancers 1-1. It was a fast-paced game that made it difficult for statisticians but fun to watch for the fans. There...

Since he began as Lima Senior’s head coach in 2014-15, Quincey Simpson’s Spartans have been northwest Ohio's top boys basketball program. Over that nine-season span, Simpson’s Spartans have posted a 185-49 overall record, reached six Division I regional finals in an eight-year span (2015 to 2022), and won or shared four straight titles in the former Three Rivers Athletic Conference (2019 to ‘22). To get to that level, Lima Senior first had to overcome the previous dominance in the TRAC and northwest Ohio of St. John’s Jesuit, doing so in the area’s undisputed top boys basketball conference, and one of the state’s most competitive circuits. Although their run of league titles was snapped in the final year of the now-defunct TRAC last year, with Central Catholic and Whitmer sharing that crown, the Spartans enter their new home in Toledo’s City League in a familiar spot — as title favorites.

BLUFFTON – The visiting Allen East girls basketball team authored a 17-2 run to start the fourth quarter as they broke away for a 55-37 win over Bluffton in the championship game of the annual McDonald’s Holiday Tournament Friday night. The Lady Mustangs led throughout but saw a...

WAPAKONETA – The Versailles Tigers were held scoreless through the first quarter against the Columbus Grove Bulldogs but they did not panic. Facing a 7-0 deficit, the Tigers exploded for 23 unanswered points to take a 23-7 halftime lead and ultimately a 30-13 victory. “When you’re playing great teams,...

NEW BREMEN — In a captivating girls’ basketball showdown on Tuesday night, Delphos Jefferson left an indelible mark as they pushed forward to a 62-31 resounding victory over the New Bremen Cardinals. Tiffin University commit, Lyv Lindeman once again orchestrated a masterclass performance as she scored 36 points.

After learning his Patriots were favored to win the Northwest Ohio Athletic League boys basketball title this season, you could say Patrick Henry coach Bryan Hieber was respectfully gracious, but also understandably puzzled. Nonetheless, the Patriots received seven of the eight first-place votes and 61 of a possible 64 voting points in a preseason poll of league coaches to earn the “team to beat” label entering the 2023-24 campaign. Archbold, which got the other first-place nod, was second in the poll with 57 points, and defending champion Wauseon tied Evergreen for third at 41. “I certainly appreciate the preseason recognition,” Hieber said, “but honestly, I'm a bit shocked. We lost a lot of key pieces from our team last year, and there are a few teams in the league this year that return all five starters – Archbold and Evergreen.”

Coach: Quincey Simpson (10th) Varsity Roster: Javeon Walton (Sr.), Jagger Hutchins (Jr.) Cam Nicks (Jr.), Noah Simpson (Fr.), Jekel Cotton (Jr.), Jaeveon Walton (Sr.), Isaiah Wilson (Jr.), James Bankston (Jr.), Lael Foster (Jr.), Kaden Hampton (Jr.), Jainaz Cameron (Jr.), Vontae Watkins (Jr.), Amari Addy (So.), Kahliq Wash (Jr.), Isaiah Cunningham (Jr.), Dashad Greer (So.), Stacey Dixon (So.), Derall Boyd (Sr.) James Bankston (Jr.), Sumarion Doughty (So.), Shawn Foster (Fr.)

DELPHOS – Spencerville took the lead midway through the first quarter and never looked back in a 49-42 road win at Delphos St. John’s. Delphos St. John’s began with a spark, as senior Emma Will lifted the Blue Jays with a pair of three-point field goals before Spencerville went to work inside the paint.

Continental Varsity Basketball action takes off this week as Boys start their season and the Girls have game #2. The Girls tip off the week’s action by traveling to Hicksville on Tuesday. If you plan your night correctly, I suggest that during your trip to Hicksville take in the Christmas Cruise Thru 6pm-9pm (by donation, well worth the trip through) at the Defiance County Fairgrounds. The Boys open up their season with a pair of road trips. First they travel to Paulding on Friday and then to Lima Temple Christian on Saturday. The Temple Christian game has an early 4:00 pm JV tip start time. Go Pirates!

CONVOY — Crestview came out of the locker room on fire Saturday night in a 51-29 non-league win over Ottoville. The Knights trailed 23-21 at halftime before outscoring the Big Green 25-3 in the third quarter. The Knights used a big scoring run to start the third quarter to overcome a two point deficit to grab a double digit lead.

Find live updates from today’s Columbus Grove-Versailles football game in the Division VI state semifinals. Lima News Editor David Trinko will share updates on Twitter from the game in Wapakoneta.

ADA — The Allen County Board of Developmental Disabilities FANS program visited Ohio Northern University’s E-Sports program for a fun day of meeting new friends and gaming Tuesday. ONU E-Sports Director Troy Chief Ari and Board of DD Community Connections Specialist Tammy Delong said that the second edition...