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Jones, Calhoun lead Central Catholic to 51-49 win over Solon
By Mike Conley
March 01, 2008, 4:54PM
NORWALK, Ohio (AP) -- Brianna Jones scored 12 and Sharise Calhoun added 11 as Toledo Central Catholic beat Solon 51-49 Friday in a Division I Ohio High School Athletic Association regional final at Norwalk High School. Solon outscored Central Catholic 15-11 and held Calhoun scoreless in the fourth quarter, but it wasn't enough to overcome a 40-34 deficit at the... Full story »
Youngstown rallies to beat Warren 43-35 in overtime
By Mike Conley
March 01, 2008, 4:53PM
CANTON, Ohio (AP) -- Darryce Moore scored 19 points and Emily Abraham made five free throws in overtime, lifting Youngstown Boardman to a come-from-behind, 43-35 victory Friday night over Warren Howland in a Division I Ohio High School Athletic Association regional championship at Canton Memorial Civic Center. Kelly Barzak's basket with 52 seconds gave the Tigers a 31-29 lead. Moore... Full story »
Alter steers to 49-37 victory over rival Carroll
By Mike Conley
March 01, 2008, 4:52PM
VANDALIA, Ohio (AP) -- Courtney Chihil notched a game-high 17 points as Kettering Archbishop Alter defeated Dayton Carroll 49-37 Friday night in a Division II Ohio High School Athletic Association regional final at Vandalia Butler High School. Carroll led 21-19 at halftime, but Alter broke open the game by outscoring Carroll 17-6 in the third-quarter. Nicole Christie started it off... Full story »
Lima Bath 71, Sandusky Perkins 62
By Mike Conley
March 01, 2008, 4:52PM
ONTARIO, Ohio (AP) -- Rachel Mauk scored 35 points and Lima Bath pulled away in the second half to beat Sandusky Perkins 71-62 to win a Division II regional championship on Saturday. Mauk hit 9-of-20 shots from the field including 5-of-14 3-pointers, plus added 12-of-15 free throws, two rebounds and seven assists for Bath (23-1), which advances to meet Shaker... Full story »
Versailles 47, Casstown Miami East 37
By Mike Conley
March 01, 2008, 4:51PM
VANDALIA, Ohio (AP) -- Justine Raterman scored 20 points -- and was a perfect 11-for-11 in free throws -- to lead top-ranked Versailles past Casstown Miami East 47-37 in a Division III regional championship on Saturday. Emily Bohman added 11 points for Versailles (26-0), which led at the quarter breaks 13-8, 21-14 and 35-27. The Tigers advance to a state... Full story »
Northwest All-District Basketball Teams
By Mike Conley
February 29, 2008, 10:17AM
(AP) -- First Team: Natasha Howard, Tol. Waite, 6-3, so., 17.3; Allison Papenfuss, Whitehouse Anthony Wayne, 6-0, jr., 21.1; Volanda Richardson, Tol. Start, 6-1, jr., 11.8; Brianna Jones, Tol. Central Catholic, 6-1, jr., 14.1; Nicole Parrish, Perrysburg, 6-2, sr., 14.7; Jessica Jenkins, Marion Harding, 5-5, sr., 19.2. Players of the year: Jessica Jenkins, Marion Harding; Natasha Howard, Tol. Waite. Coach... Full story »
Girls basketball tournament pairings
By Mike Conley
February 29, 2008, 10:10AM
(AP) -- Pairings for the 2008 girls regional basketball tournament: DIVISION I All regional championships Friday, 7:30 p.m., unless noted otherwise At Canton Memorial Civic Center Youngstown Boardman (18-7) vs. Warren Howland (22-3). At Otterbein College Saturday, 4 p.m. West Chester Lakota West (24-1) vs. Dublin Coffman (25-0). At Norwalk High School Solon (21-3) vs. Toledo Central Catholic (22-3). At... Full story »
Girls basketball tournament pairings
By Mike Conley
February 28, 2008, 11:59AM
DIVISION I All regional championships Friday, 7:30 p.m., unless noted otherwise At Canton Memorial Civic Center Youngstown Boardman (18-7) vs. Warren Howland (22-3). At Otterbein College Regional semifinals Thursday, 6:15 p.m.; 8 p.m. Pickerington Central (21-3) vs. West Chester Lakota West (23-1); Pickerington North (21-3) vs. Dublin Coffman (24-0). Championship Saturday, Noon. At Norwalk High School Solon (21-3) vs. Toledo... Full story »
Southeast All-District Girls Basketball Teams
By Mike Conley
February 26, 2008, 11:14AM
First Team: Jessica Harris, Logan, 5-11, sr., 13.2. Player of the Year: Jessica Harris, Logan. Coach of the Year: Pat Walsh, Logan. Second Team: Collette Bolen, Logan, 5-8, sr., 12.0. Honorable Mention: Carissa Bosch, Logan. Full story »
Girls basketball tournament pairings
By Mike Conley
February 26, 2008, 11:10AM
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Pairings for the 2008 girls regional basketball tournament: DIVISION I All semifinals Tuesday, 6:15 and 8 p.m., unless otherwise noted At Canton Memorial Civic Center Akron Kenmore (22-2) vs. Youngstown Boardman (17-7); Warren Howland (21-3) vs. Mayfield (19-4). Championship: Friday, 7:30 p.m. At Otterbein College Pickerington Central (21-3) vs. West Chester Lakota West (23-1); Pickerington North... Full story »
Top 10 moments from the girls state basketball tournament
By Mike Conley
February 19, 2008, 11:26AM
Here is a list of the top moments from the past decade of the girls state basketball tournament in Columbus. 10. March 16, 2000: Almost perfect. Ms. Basketball Caity Matter gets 32 points and 11 rebounds, powering top-ranked Bluffton to a 64-51 victory over Sardinia Eastern Brown in a highly-anticipated Division III semifinal between undefeated teams. Bluffton's dream season... Full story »
Division IV Girls Basketball Preview
By Mike Parris
February 18, 2008, 5:01PM
The top six seeds from the final AP regular season state-wide poll remain alive in the Division IV girls basketball tournament. Leading the pack in Columbus Africentric High School. Can they make it two state championships in a row? Let's take a look at who they play in district action as well as some other top games scheduled for this... Full story »
Division III Girls Basketball Preview
By Mike Parris
February 18, 2008, 5:00PM
Similar to Division II, upsets have been plentiful to date in the Division III tournament, Of the 15 teams represented in the final regular season AP poll, one-third (5) have had quick exits in tournament play. However, the top five ranked teams all remain alive and will put their skills on display this weekend in district semifinal action. Here are... Full story »
Division II Girls Basketball Preview
By Mike Parris
February 18, 2008, 5:00PM
The Division II tournament has gotten off to a wild start thus far as early action has resulted in three of the top five teams in the final AP poll losing in sectional and early district play. The top ranked team in the state, Sandusky Perkins, is hoping the upset bug doesn't bite again. Can they continue to march on?... Full story »
Division I Girls Basketball Tournament Preview
By Mike Parris
February 18, 2008, 3:54PM
The final AP poll in the state has been released and Dublin Coffman is your regular season poll champions. But will the Shamrocks parlay their momentum into a district championship? District semifinals and finals across the state will be played over the next few days with teams vying to continue their seasons and reach regional action. We take a look... Full story »