Vikings show improvement in loss to Jaguars
Teays Valley put up a good battle on Wednesday against perennial district power Hilliard Bradley, falling 50-39 in a non-league game.“We told he kids that (Wednesday’s) game was basically a…
Tigers ride strong start to win over Panthers
By Brad MorrisSportingPumpkin.com A quick start on Wednesday allowed Circleville to bounce back from its first regular-season defeat since 2018 and cruise past visiting Hilliard Darby 52-35 in a non-league…
Defense propels Shermans to win over Tigers
By JOHN HOWLEY / sportingpumpkin.com CIRCLEVILLE — Unioto coach Matt Hoops doesn’t always know if his team’s offense is going to be there over the holiday break but he knows…
Dozer helps Bulldogs hold off Vikings, 54-48
By Brad MorrisSportingPumpkin.com ASHVILLE — Despite being a month into the boys basketball season, a rare late December Mid-State League Buckeye Division game had the feel of a season-opener, especially…
Huntsmen grab win from Tigers in final minute 63-60
By JOHN HOWLEY / sportingpumpkin.com CIRCLEVILLE — Huntington had the upper hand down the stretch as the Huntsmen thwarted host Circleville’s efforts for a 63-60 non-league win Tuesday night. “I…
Vikings use learned lessons to hold off Jaguars, 41-40
By Brad MorrisSportingPumpkin.com ASHVILLE — Trevor Younkin could imagine the reaction of some Teays Valley basketball fans when he added a game against defending Division I regional champion Newark to…
Robinson’s big half lifts ZT over Mustangs
By JOHN HOWLEY / sportingpumpkin.com WILLIAMSPORT — Zane Trace turned a four-point halftime deficit into a 15-point win Friday night at Westfall. It was 19-15 in favor of the host…
Piketon controls Mustangs for 47-30 win
by JOHN HOWLEY / sportingpumpkin.com Piketon turned up its defense in the second quarter on the way to taking down visiting Westfall 47-30 Friday night. “We knew what Piketon was…
Justice posts double-double in Tigers’ win over Athens
Evan Justice was sizzling from the field over the final three quarters on Wednesday to help Circleville top Athens 58-50 in a non-league game.The senior guard was limited to a…
Vikings post second-straight win, cruise past Aces
Teays Valley put together a 17-5 run to take control of a Mid-State League Buckeye Division game on Tuesday in a 73-32 win over visiting Amanda-Clearcreek.“The offense is clicking and…
Tigers pull away from Bulldogs in second half
By Brad MorrisSportingPumpkin.com A strong start to the second half on Tuesday allowed Circleville to pull away from visiting Bloom-Carroll and claim a 46-32 Mid-State League Buckeye Division win. “We…
Aces hold off late rally from Mustangs
by JOHN HOWLEY / sportingpumpkin.com Amanda-Clearcreek had to hold off a late charge from visiting Westfall to notch its first win of the young season 56-54 Tuesday night. That ability…
Statesmen open season with win over Tigers
By Brad MorrisSportingPumpkin.com When New Hope had Holden Roese, Caleb Heidish and Donovan Geddis on the floor together Saturday night, the Statesmen were humming on offense. The trio combined for…
Tigers survive foul difficulty, hold off comeback bid by Vikings
By Brad MorrisSportingPumpkin.com ASHVILLE — While the stakes weren’t nearly as high on Friday, Circleville would have preferred to not have a feeling of déjà vu. Foul trouble was a…
Braves’ inside game takes down Aces
by John Howley / sportingpumpkin.com Amanda-Clearcreek was knocking down shots from outside but it wasn’t enough to overcome Logan Elm’s inside game as the Braves opened their season with a…
Braves overcome early 13-point deficit to defeat Vikings
By Brad MorrisSportingPumpkin.com Considering there was no summer basketball and a limited preseason due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s not surprising that most teams are starting the season behind where…