Ohio aims for rebound at Akron as MAC race tightens
Ohio seeks a big rebound against first place Akron after a 53-49 home loss to Eastern Michigan. The Bobcats face a tough stretch without MVP Antonio Campbell, with coach Saul Phillips calling it a day to day situation as they travel to James A. Rhodes Arena for a key MAC East clash.
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Bulldogs rally to beat Point Pleasant 56 29 in WV
Athens girls basketball earned its second straight win and improved to 3 13 on the season after a 56 29 road victory at Point Pleasant Laura Manderick led a balanced attack with 18 points including three 3s Mindy Gregory added nine points Lauren Ab della eight Kaylee Stewart and Lilly Mills each had seven Emma Harter eight steals and five points Sami Russell two points Peyton Campbell led Point Pleasant with 13 Aislyn Hayman added 11 Athens hosts Alexander next Thursday.
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Fairland Edges Athens in Overtime 81 77
In Chesapeake at the Beast of the Southeast Fairland rallied from a 14 point second half deficit to beat Athens 81 77 in overtime. Griffin Lutz led Athens with 27 points and 8 assists while Justin Hynes added 20. Fairland improves to 11 1 while Athens drops to 7 3.
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Spartans stifle Ironton in defensive win at home
Alexander High School defense anchors a 50 to 27 victory over Ironton, extending the Spartans' win streak to seven. The 2017 squad avenges prior Ironton losses, while coach Cory McKnight earns a win against his alma mater.
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Bobcats RB Irons arrested on DUI and fleeing pursuit
Ohio University sophomore running back Maleek Irons was arrested after allegedly driving under the influence and fleeing police in Athens. He faces charges of resisting arrest obstructing official business and DUI. His initial court date is set for Tuesday January 17 at 8 30 a.m. The incident follows a weekend of legal trouble for Irons who previously faced minor charges in 2015 and now risks impact on the football program. Irons rushed for 439 yards and five touchdowns in 2016.
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Trimble Tomcats Rebound With Road Loss to Warriors
Trimble fell to Eastern Brown 50-41 on Saturday at Chesapeake High School as Randy Hixson led with 18 points and Tyler Slack added 12. Kamron Curry had five points with eight rebounds and three assists as Trimble slips to 6-5 and heads to Wahama next Tuesday.
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Bishop Hartley Tops NY Nelsonville on the boards 68 59
Nelsonville York guard Jessie Addis poured in 26 points eight assists and seven rebounds but Bishop Hartley used its size to win 68 59 at Ben Wagner Gym. Chia Nwokolo came off the bench for 17 points and 19 rebounds as Hartley dominated the glass and converted second chance opportunities.
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