Magics fall in OT as Barberton makes state title bid
Barberton high school and guard Jack Greynolds came from 13 down to force overtime but Cincinnati Roger Bacon edged the Magics 71-67 in the Class AAA State final at St John Arena. Greynolds credited their big heart and near climb, saying fourth seed nearly reached the mountain top despite the loss.
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Columbus
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Jack Greynolds
Magics
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Cincinnati
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Callahan hails Barberton win as historic basketball milestone
Barberton coach Bob Callahan praised a dramatic comeback as Roger Bacon fell short after a big early lead. He credited defense adjustments and late fouls that kept Barberton alive, noting the victory marked a 54 year history making state achievement for the school. Bacon's star Bacon shot 60 percent in the first half but Barberton's resilience carried the win.
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Roger Bacon
Bob Callahan
Barberton
Magics Fall In Title Game On OT Turnovers
Bacon rallies past Barberton 8 free throws in overtime to win 71-63. Schildmeyer scores 22 for Bacon, Richard Sims 24 for Barberton, with Bacon hitting 60 percent from the floor and holding a 37-31 rebounding edge. The state champion ends 24-4. Barberton 22-6.
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Bacon
Schildmeyer
Richard Sims
Robbie Niehoff
Magics
Roth Falcons Win 68 56 In State Championship
Columbus The Class AA state title game saw Dayton Roth defeat Raven 68 56 before 12 500 fans at St. Arena. Raven struggled with 16 percent first half shooting and 13 turnovers while Roth built an 18 point first half lead. Roth capitalized late as Raven closed within one, then John Bailey’s missed layup sparked Steve Smith’s rebound and three point play to seal a 12 point win.
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Steve Smith
Rayen
Mike Carton
Ed Briggs
Hoyas and Tar Heels clash in decisive Monday night duel
Derek Smith scored 19 as Georgetown led 24-22 at halftime and pulled away early in the second half. Carolina, led by James Worthy and Michael Jordan, edged Houston 62-54 as Rob Williams struggled with 2 points. Houston coach Guy Lewis fell short of 500 career victories.
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Houston
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Michael Jordan
Worthy
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Clyde Dr
Fenwick captures Class A title with 64 44 win
Middletown Fenwick defeats Racine Southern 64 to 44 to claim the Class A boys state championship. Jay Byrne dominates with 34 points, including 22 in the fourth quarter, lifting Fenwick after a close first three quarters and a semifinal upset of St John’s. Kent Wolfe stars for Southern, but Byrne's late surge seals the victory.
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Columbus
Jay Byrne
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Racine Southern
Fenwick
John Rossi
Rossi
Delphos St.John’s
Fenwick Triumphs in Class A Title Quest Despite Late Surge
Fenwick led 18-9 early but Southern rallied behind Wolfe who set a state game record with 39 points. Byrne and Jorden paced Fenwick with 11 boards each as the Falcons outrebounded 48-27 and finished strong to seal the championship despite a late push from the Tornadoes. Wolfe scored 24 for Southern.
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Tornadoes
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Southern
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Jorden
Phil Sykes
North Dakota
Wisconsin
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Chuck Marshall
Northeastern
New Hampshire
Champion Haley now looks for job
Former Portsmouth star Haley has coached three state titles at Dayton Roth and led the team to the 1976 AA and last year's AAA titles, culminating in a 68 56 victory over Raven. Roth was terminated by the Dayton board in an economy move. Haley may seek college coaching but enjoys high school work and developing players.
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Portsmouth Star
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Raven Wildcats suffer early cold start in semifinal loss
Raven coach Frank Degledy cited a mental lapse after a 1 for 18 start and 16 percent shooting in the first half as the team fell behind Willard. He blamed the 11 am start and suggested bringing jayvees to morning games, while Haley’s family attended the press conference for support.
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Willard
Frank Degledy
Raven
Youngstown
Haley
Mike
Portsmouth
Roth
Andrews lifts Laurel County past North Hardin in title game
In the Kentucky Boys High School Basketball Tournament final, Paul Andrews intercepted a length-of-the-court pass with three seconds left and hit a 70-foot buzzer-beater for Laurel County's 53 61 victory over North Hardin.
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Laurel County
North Hardin
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