Basketball action unfolded between December 12 and December 15, 2025, featuring a series of competitive games across various leagues. A total of 17 games took place during this period, with several postponed due to weather conditions.
Girls Basketball Results
In the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC), the Ironton Tigers secured a victory against South Point with a final score of 40-32. The Coal Grove Hornets triumphed over Chesapeake with a score of 41-33, while Fairland dominated Gallia Academy, winning decisively at 80-39.
Several games faced postponements. Notably, the matchup between Chesapeake and Wayne (W. Va.) was pushed to December 20, while other significant games, including Cincinnati Mount Notre Dame against Portsmouth, were rescheduled to February 12, 2026.
Boy’s Basketball Highlights
The boys’ matches also showcased intense competition. In the Southeast Ohio Conference (SOC) I, Notre Dame achieved a commanding win over New Boston with a score of 69-32. Other notable games included Minford defeating Symmes Valley 64-50, and Valley taking down South Gallia 62-34.
A thrilling contest between West and Eastern ended in an overtime showdown, with West clinching victory at 71-67 after two extra periods. Several games were postponed, including an anticipated matchup between Northwest and Waverly, now rescheduled for December 16.
In additional games held at Shawnee State University, Eastern defeated Symmes Valley 62-34, while Piketon edged out Northwest 52-45. Portsmouth also secured a win against Southern at 67-59.
Postponements impacted several other scheduled games, including Harvest Prep versus Chesapeake and Chillicothe against Fairland. The sporting community remains eager for the rescheduled matches, which will deliver more opportunities for teams to showcase their skills.
The weekend’s intense basketball action highlighted the competitive spirit and resilience of the players, setting the stage for an exciting upcoming season as teams prepare for their next challenges.
