Pickerington Central’s Devin Royal, shooting over Africentric’s Preston Steele, asserted himself in the second half against the Nubians and Xavier signee Dailyn Swain to give the defending Division I state champions a hard-fought victory. (Press Pros Feature Photo by John Hulkenberg).

It was all going Olentangy's way when Gavin Grover scored this first-half basket, but the upset-minded Braves could not hold on against district rival Olentangy Berlin in the Bears' down-to-the-wire escape. (PressPros Feature Photo by Sheri Hooley).

Dublin Coffman's Avery Mather and Olentangy Liberty's Addison Marston battle for possession in what was supposed to be a spirited showdown, but instead the Patriots blasted Coffman in eye-opening fashion to send a strong message to the rest of the OCC. (PressPros Feature Photos by John Hulkenberg).

Olentangy Liberty's James Hummell cuts off Orange guard Jordan Edwards' drive in a spirited OCC Central battle that went to the final seconds before Liberty emerged with a 56-55 victory. (PressPros Feature Photos by Sheri Hooley).

Ready’s Kaleb Schaffer shoots in the lane on a night where he led the way offensively as the Silver Knights took down Hartley and remained unbeaten. (PressPros Feature Photo by John Hulkenberg).