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Friday, 22 March 2024 / Published in Features, Home Features, SCL, SCL Feature

Russia Falls To Richmond Heights In Tight State Semifinal

Russia kept pace with Richmond Heights for three quarters but came up empty in the fourth and lost 65-52. This marks the Raiders' second consecutive state appearance, but also second consecutive semifinal loss to the Spartans.
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Friday, 22 March 2024 / Published in Features, Home Features

Wigton’s Three-Point Buzzer-Beater Gives Berlin Hiland Pulsating 2-OT Win Over LCC

A well-executed final play, capped by Nick Wigton’s three-point shot at the top of the key on a nifty assist by Logan Hershberger, helped Berlin Hiland escape with a 62-59 state semifinal win over Lima Central Catholic. Dayton, OH – Fans will forever remember the buzzer-beating three-point shot by Nick Wigton that gave Berlin Hiland
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Thursday, 21 March 2024 / Published in Features

Tragedy And Triumph: The Story Of How Former Botkins Coach Sean Powell and Lima Central Catholic Made It To State

Lima Central Catholic guard Jordan Priddy needed a loving atmosphere in which to flourish, and he found it in Lima.  He'll play for a state title in basketball this weekend at UD Arena.
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Thursday, 21 March 2024 / Published in Features, Home Features, UD, UD Feature

McCoy: An Improbable, Impossible, Implausible Win

The University of Dayton Flyers were seemingly down and doomed, trailing Nevada by 17 points with seven minutes left in their first round NCAA tournament game, but they made it an impossible dream with a 17-point run and a 24-4 finish to snag a 63-60 win to move into a second round game against No. 2 seed Arizona on Saturday.
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Thursday, 21 March 2024 / Published in Features, Home Features

“So, How Good Do You Expect the State Tournament To Be…?”

A day spent canvasing basketball fans around Ohio Wednesday turned up some interesting opinions about tomorrow's state tournament - the matchups, as well as the stage on which its presented.