High School Basketball Roundup: February 16th
A busy night of action unfolded on the high school basketball courts on February 16th, with numerous teams securing victories across Ohio and Kentucky. Scores were submitted by coaches and team representatives, highlighting a range of competitive contests. Nominations for Team of the Week and Athlete of the Week are being accepted until Monday morning, and should be sent to mlaughman@enquirer.com, recognizing performances from the previous week.
Boys Basketball Results & Highlights
Several compelling matchups took place in boys basketball. Conner dominated Elder with a final score of 73-56, while Goshen edged out Fenwick 63-53. Calvary Christian proved too strong for Gallatin County, winning 57-37, and Newport defeated Beechwood 54-47 in a closely contested game.
The most prolific offensive performance of the evening came from Scott, who put up an impressive 96 points to defeat Walton-Verona with a score of 96-92. A nail-biting overtime period decided the contest between Tates Creek and Dixie Heights, with Tates Creek ultimately prevailing 61-58. These results demonstrate the competitive spirit and high level of play within the region’s high school basketball landscape.
Girls Basketball: OHSAA Tournament Action
The OHSAA tournament commenced with first-round games in Divisions IV and V. Purcell Marian showcased their dominance with a resounding 93-15 victory over SCPA in Division IV action. In Division V, Madeira secured a decisive win against Deer Park, finishing with a score of 65-24. Williamsburg also advanced, defeating Seven Hills 62-32.
Additional Game Scores & Key Performers
Beyond the highlighted contests, several other games concluded on February 16th. Clark Montessori defeated Gamble Montessori 44-34, with Howard leading the scoring for Clark Montessori with 12 points, while Simmons contributed 19. Clark Montessori finished the game with a record of 16-6. Lockland narrowly defeated North College Hill 44-39, with Mackey scoring 13 points for North College Hill. East Clinton achieved a significant victory over Western Latham with a score of 53-14, led by Tate’s 17 points. Additional scores include Campbell County defeating St. Henry 56-36, Gallatin County winning against Bellevue 61-21, and Lloyd Memorial overcoming Oldham County 51-48.
