BELLEFONTAINE EXAMINER Vol. 129 Friday, January 24, 2020 No. 33 AVAILABLE DAILY ONLINE @ examiner.org Bellefontaine High School graduate brings shoe specialty store to downtown Bellefontaine to open their Bellefontaine native, he Designer shoe store receives own entrepreneurial busi- was aware that there nesses. weren’t many shoe stores $1,000 grant from ‘Back to “To give to someone like in town. you doing something like “People have to go to Bellefontaine’ fund this, he (Wagner) would so Columbus or Dayton (to get shoes),” he said. “I played AMANDA TONOLI from the K. Wagner Back to about it,” Wagner Bair said to Benton. “I’m honored to basketball here and had to EXAMINER STAFF WRITER Bellefontaine Fund. get my shoes in Columbus be a part of this. I’m really [email protected] Tara Wagner Bair, … I thought it would be excited for you and I know Community Health and really cool to start some- he would have been Wellness president and thing in Bellefontaine we thrilled.” don’t have too much of.” CEO, presented a $1,000 Bellefon- Vollrath said Benton was 937 Solez carries shoes, check to Benton to be used the first-ever applicant for clothes and accessories for taine for marketing and promo- the program and his men, women and children. High tion purposes. approval was unanimous. “We have a little bit of a A Ben Vollrath, Logan “We’re excited to help variety of everything you School County Chamber of him out and get the busi- don’t see around here too Commerce president, said ness running,” he said. much,” Benton said. graduate has the fund was started in Benton first developed Some of the brands he brought a 2012 by Wagner Bair to his interest in business carries include Nike, honor her late husband, when he bought a pair of Adidas, Vans, Converse, shoe specialty Kim Wagner, who owned Kevin Durant shoes for Ugg and Timberland. Progressive Specialties $100, and later sold them Benton said his business is more like a boutique. store to the Company in Bellefontaine. for more than he paid to “I carry a certain variety first purchase them. downtown “He (Wagner) was a of sizes and styles,” he said. major entrepreneur in the “That started the trend And despite his main area. area,” Vollrath explained. for me,” he said. “I thought clientele being high school- Drew Benton first Wagner Bair said Benton it was kind of a cool, ers and individuals up to opened 937 Solez, 132 W. is the first recipient from unique market for shoes age 30, he does his best to Columbus Ave., in October the fund, which was creat- that we have now. And it’s accommodate everyone. 2019. ed to support young men pretty cool to be able to do For more information, EXAMINER PHOTO | AMANDA TONOLI Thursday, Benton’s and women who choose to this in Bellefontaine.” visit 937 Solez or call 844- Drew Benton, 937 Solez owner, talks about bringing his business received a boost stay or come back to Benton said as a 7265. shoe specialty business to downtown Bellefontaine. Logan County Veterans to D.C. seeking volunteers Ridgemont school board appoints BY THE EXAMINER STAFF first time. While the Logan County Veterans to D.C. Individuals who would be willing to embarks on the fifth annual trip to the assist with the Veterans to D.C. should call Jennings as new member nation’s capital in early October, many Stewart at 407-6766. He said fundraisers will preparations are currently under way, and be approaching in the upcoming months, BY THE EXAMINER STAFF who sent in applications for the open additional volunteers are needed to help along with other opportunities to serve. position this month, and Jennings was with a variety of tasks during the upcoming Veterans to D.C. “is a community proj- Ridgemont Board of Education mem- appointed to fill the vacated position, for months. ect, and whether you hold up a flag while bers appointed Matthew Jennings as the a term expiring in December 2023, with Organizer Scott Stewart said a number of the group departs, or help to sell raffle tick- new member to fill a vacant seat during term open for election in 2021. dedicated individuals have served with the ets, you’re a valuable volunteer to make this a special meeting Thursday evening. The Treasurer also was directed to group over the years, but life circumstances happen,” he said. routinely can come up, creating the need for District officials related that for the immediately give written notice to the “We appreciate those individuals and additional people to assist with the project. groups who have stepped up to simply say, November election, three board seats appropriate board of elections that the The organization provides veterans of ‘What can I do to help?’ We will find a job were open, but only two candidates filed vacancy has been filled. World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War for them.” for the positions, leaving the vacant seat. The next regular meeting is 5 p.m. to Washington, D.C., with an all-expenses For additional details on the trip, visit The board interviewed candidates Feb. 27, in the conference room. paid trip to see their memorials for the www.vetstodc.org. eMail: [email protected]

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PUBLISHER: JON HUBBARD deeply apologized Thursday for a pair of cials will soon conduct surprise visits of The cost is $75 and includes all supplies. Registration and GENERAL MANAGER: T.J. HUBBARD homophobic letters-to-the-editor he wrote jails and require mandatory reporting of ADVERTISING DIRECTOR: BOB CHAPMAN to his college newspaper in the 1990s. incidents like suicides and escapes, follow- fee are due by Feb. 1. Registration forms are available on CIRCULATION MANAGER: JILL THOMAS Maumee Municipal Court Judge Dan ing a string of lawsuits and inmate deaths the LCAL bulletin board at Union Station, online at in multiple county jails. https://logancountyartleague.org or on our Logan County SUBSCRIPTION RATES Hazard issued the apology to The Blade, of Starting this year, the Ohio Department Art League Facebook page. 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In this workshop, your batik painting will be created surrounding counties...... $147.40 state administrative code has also been AIDS deserved the life-threatening condi- on rice paper using melted wax and acrylic paint and then ONLINE Edition changed to allow for unannounced inspec- tion. A second letter, written the next year, Five weeks ...... $9.50 tions and mandatory reporting of all criti- adhered to a canvas. Two paintings will be completed. Thirteen weeks...... $24.70 questioned the safety of living as a gay per- cal incidents. The session includes a lunch break from noon to 1 p.m. Twenty six weeks ...... $49.40 son and begged the homosexual commu- Prior to the changes, reporting of in-cus- Fifty two weeks-(1 year)...... $98.80 nity “to keep your AIDS to yourselves.” Full Moon Owl Walk rescheduled for Feb. 8 Lesser periods by mail slightly more than propor- tody deaths or use-of-force was optional. Hazard, who was elected judge in 2017, tionate cost of yearly rate. 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Subscriptions are The session was previously postponed because of non-refundable. Online subscriptions hold(s) those beliefs today.” ual misconducts and 19 other incidents at must be paid in advance. wind and rainy conditions the evening of Jan. 10. “It was hurtful to anyone that saw it in jails across Ohio. A spokeswoman with the HOW TO REACH US 1993 or today,” he wrote. “I am sorry that department told The Associated Press in GENERAL: 592-3060 Perry Township Events Committee it will hurt even more people today includ- an email this week that these are the criti- CIRC/SUBSCRIPTIONS: Option 4 ing my gay and transgender family and cal incidents reported to the agency and CLASSIFIEDS: Option 5 hosts bingo night Jan. 30 friends whom I love dearly.” that the actual number might be different. AFTERHOURS: (937) 407-0205 The Perry Township Events Committee hosts a bingo Hazard said he works to treat every liti- The department also updated rules for night Thursday, Jan. 30, at the Masonic Building NEWSROOM Option 1 gant and attorney with that same respect jails including establishing minimum Community Room in East Liberty, with proceeds to ben- Nate Smith...... 1118 “no matter their background, experience space per inmate in different holding areas and putting limits on noise levels; provid- efit the fireworks fund. Mandy Loehr...... 1116 or gender identity and will continue to do ing access to reading materials, television Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and games begin at 6 p.m. SPORTS Option 2 so.” viewing and exercise; and providing timely Light refreshments will be available. Matt Hammond-Sports Editor ...... 1122 Equality Toledo Executive Director health, mental and dental care services. 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FRIDAY BELLEFONTAINE DIGITAL EDITION EXAMINER 1.24.20 ONLINE @ examiner.org Local & State n BELLEFONTAINE BEAT A look back into the headlines… POLICE & FIRE 75 YEARS AGO Officers lodge burglary suspect WEDNESDAY, JAN. 24, 1945 St., around 10 a.m. Thursday. Official information from the War Michael E. Gilbert, 59, of 716 W. Auburn Ave., was The southbound truck left the roadway and hit a Department is to the effect that Pfc. Roy N. Wynn, charged Wednesday with aggravated burglary. pair of utility pole guy wires, a witness told officers. Zanesfield, is missing in action in Belgium as of Jan. 3. The driver got the truck back onto Main and drove off. Sgt. Earl Gillen, formerly of Belle Center, is reported Officers of the Bellefontaine Police Department missing since Dec. 17 in Belgium. Lt. Don D. Williams, met with Cody C. Stachler at his 509 S. Detroit St. Officers noted one of the guy wires was snapped in Russells Point, has been reported missing over Austria apartment who claimed Gilbert forced his way in after two and alerted Dayton Power & Light Co. crews. since Dec. 25. the front door was cracked open, shoved Stachler and Five red foxes, 80 crows and 10 hawks is the cur- Warrants served rent record of Robert L. Dague, R.F.D. 1, Lakeview, a grabbed the victim by his shirt collar. Michael A. Craig, 41, of 6956 County Road 47, was member of the Auglaize Coonhunters’ Association. He Gilbert came demanding payment of $50 owed to is 17, a Senior at Lakeview high school and active in served a warrant for domestic violence. Officers the suspect, the victim told officers. basketball. received a tip and located him in a room at Super 8 50 YEARS AGO Gilbert was located and taken into custody. SATURDAY, JAN. 24, 1970 In an interview at the Logan County Jail, he admit- Motel, 1117 N. Main St., shortly before noon. Bellefontaine’s John Brown rebounded a missed ted to visiting Stachler but denied he forced his way • Kyle Lane Jester, 27, of St. Paris, was served a shot and “powered in” the winning basket Friday with four seconds remaining on the game clock to upset in. Rather, he said, Stachler let him in. Champaign County warrant for failure to appear Greenville, 39-37. The case was forwarded to the Logan County after a Thursday morning appearance at the Two life-long friends — Sp/4 William (Bill) Prosecutor’s Office. Bellefontaine Municipal Court. Simmons and Pfc. Duane Stanley — both 1968 Buckeye Local high school graduates, now won’t get Officers look into hit-skip crash • Jessie R. Stevens, 34, of 11251 Township Road the occasional opportunity to meet each other while Officers report the driver of a white Ford box truck 106, Belle Center, was lodged in jail Thursday on a serving in different parts of Vietnam. Sp/4 Simmons has returned to the United States after completing left the scene of a crash at McDonalds, 1780 S. Main probation violation. nine months of his tour as part of President Nixon’s order to reduce the number of U.S. Servicemen in Vietnam. Pfc. Stanley will remain in country until his tour ends in October. n LOGAN COUNTY BEAT SHERIFF & HIGHWAY PATROL n SCHOOL NOTES Man flown from S.R. 274 rollover crash the crash. West Liberty-Salem Middle School Deputies of the Logan County Sheriff’s Office are Deputies have sent a subpoena for Neer’s medical investigating a serious injury accident that occurred records to determine his blood alcohol level at the students of the month awarded Thursday evening, where alcohol is a suspected fac- time of the crash. West Liberty-Salem Middle School has awarded their tor in the crash. Woman lodged for domestic violence December students of the month as follows: eighth-graders The driver, James L. Neer, 70, of Jackson Center, Jessica L. Spurlock, 32, of 125 W. Brown Ave., Zoie Vermillion and Matthew Christison; seventh-graders was flown by MedFlight helicopter to Grant Medical Sami King and Max Rudolph; and sixth-graders Emery Center in Columbus for treatment of serious injuries Bellefontaine, was charged with domestic violence Longaberger and Lance Campbell. sustained in the crash about 7:50 p.m. related to an incident Thursday at 105 E. Buckeye Deputies report he was operating an eastbound St., Belle Center. Midwest Regional ESC board sport utility vehicle in the 2600 block of State Route Deputies were dispatched to the address about 274 when he traveled off the right side of the road, 10:20 p.m. and spoke with the reporting party, Marie announces meeting dates overcorrected and began to spin out. Rivers, 61, Spurlock’s boyfriend’s mother, who was The Midwest Regional Educational Service Center Board The SUV then crossed both lanes of travel and sitting on the front porch of the residence. She told will meet the following dates and locations at 6:30 p.m.: went off the left side of the road, striking a ditch and deputies an argument had ensued between her and • Feb. 20, May 21, Aug. 27, and Nov. 19 at Discovery overturning into a field. His vehicle came to a final Spurlock that escalated, with the defendant allegedly Center, 1973 State Route 47 W, Bellefontaine; rest on its top in the field. charging at her and pushing her to the floor. Rivers • March 19, June 25, and Sept. 17 at Upper Scioto Valley Deputies said they smelled a heavy odor of alco- showed deputies a bruise she had sustained. Local School District, 510 S. Courtright St., McGuffey; • April 16, July 16, and Oct. 15 at Shelby County Annex hol on Neer and they also observed a number of Spurlock told deputies that Rivers had gotten in building (fourth floor), 129 E. Court St., Sidney; and beer cans throughout the vehicle. He advised her face, so she pushed Rivers. She was lodged in the • Dec. 17 at Helmuth’s, 9063 N. U.S. Route 68, deputies that he had consumed two beers prior to Logan County Jail. Rushsylvania.

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GET MORE ONLINE @ examiner.org n OBITUARIES ILMS robotics team wins Innovation Project Award Kennard Alexander “Alex” BY THE EXAMINER STAFF “Unfortunately, our robot did not different years. Other members of the (McClain) Shepard perform very well, so we did not Robo-Lego Geek Squad are Meya Members of the ILMS Robotics advance to state,” Coach Jana Core Karbowiak, Titus Kelly, KaiLea Miller Kennard Alexander “Alex” (McClain) Shepard, 56, of team Robo-Lego Geek Squad won the said. “But I’m so glad the eighth- and Landon Wisener. They are Bellefontaine, passed away Monday, Innovation Project Award at the First graders on the team got to advance coached by Core and Honda Jan. 20, 2020, at his home. Lego League District Tournament at again for their final year.” Transmission Manufacturing Born in Urbana on July 21, 1963, he Wright State University. Eighth-graders Annie Braig and Engineer Joe Pietrykowski. was preceded in death by his mother They received their award for their Amelia Schmiedebusch have been ILMS Robotics teams are spon- Deloris “Jane” (Argabright) McClain; robot design and strategy in the City leaders on robotics teams that made it sored and supported by Honda step-father, Ronald C. McClain; and a Shaper Challenge. to district level competitions three Transmission Manufacturing. sister, Mary Flick. Alex is survived by his son, Keith Shepard of ILHS BPA students Bellefontaine; granddaughter, Abigale Justin; fiancé Kelly Kindle of Bellefontaine, and her daughters, advance to state contest Madison Steinhelfer, Alisha Protsman, and Megan BY THE EXAMINER STAFF (Paul) Overholser, each of Bellefontaine; siblings, Ronald C. (Tami) McClain of Crossville, Tenn., Norm Indian Lake High School Business Professionals of McClain, William McClain, Janie (Anthony) Escamilla, America students Megan Hook, Ethan Fulkerson, Trenton Duane A. (Michelle) McClain, and Shanna (Mark Neer) Stringfellow, Clay Jacobs, Caden Hyder, Ethan Parker, McClain, each of Bellefontaine; numerous nieces and Matthew Risner and Kaylee Shelton have advance to the state contest in March following their participation in the nephews; and a special friend who was like a brother, regional competition at Ohio Northern University. Jimmy Brown and his family. More than 30 ILHS business students competed in 4 A graduate of Springfield South High School, Alex different events at the BPA Regional competition, ILHS was a veteran of U.S. Army, where he was stationed in Business Instructor and BPA adviser Lisa Coburn said. Germany. Alex was a licensed electrician and worked Megan Hook took first place in the Business Law and Ethics category, while Ethan Fulkerson took second and maintenance for Dave Wilgus. He had previously Trenton Stringfellow placed third. Carter Klauer, Kyle worked maintenance for Bush Electric for 25-plus Faulder, Kaylee Shelton, Miranda Arnold and Hayli years, and as an electronic technician at Siemens. He Hamilton also placed in the category. loved hanging out with his family, especially his broth- In Financial Accounting, Megan Hook, Clay Jacobs, ers. Alex was a member of the Eagles Campground Emma Sposa, Caden Hyder, Ethan Parker, Matthew Risner, Kaylee Shelton, Kayli Barlow and Austin Price were Horseshoe League, loved cars, collected knives and successful. Finally, Clay Jacobs also placed in Personal swords, and played D&D. He was a fan of the San Financial Management. Francisco 49ers and was looking forward to watching WEST LIBERTY-SALEM SCHOOLS PHOTO them in the Super Bowl. ILHS hosts dress exchange Saturday Friends may call at the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Tiger geography bee BY THE EXAMINER STAFF Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Bellefontaine, on champions Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, from 2 to 4 p.m. The family will The Indian Lake High School Class of 2021 will host a West Liberty-Salem Middle School seventh-grader have a short service at 4 p.m., followed by military formal and semi-formal Dress Exchange Event from 10 Caleb Hershberger, right, won his school’s National honors provided by members of the Logan County a.m. to noon Saturday, January 25, at the ILHS cafeteria Geographic Geo Bee Jan. 11, and the runner-up was Veteran Honor Guard. as a fundraiser for prom. eighth-grader Kendall LeVan, left. Nine students in In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be There is a $5 seller’s fee per dress. Sellers can set the grades fifth through eight earned spots in the Geo Bee made to the family, in care of Eichholtz Daring & price for their dresses and keep the sale price. Dresses after being selected as top competitors against mem- may be dropped off from 9 to 10 a.m. at ILHS. Pick up Sanford Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 321 N. bers of their individual classes. The National your money or unsold items at 12:15 pm. Geographic Geo Bee is in its 31st year and awards stu- Main St. Bellefontaine, Ohio, 43311; or to the Items will be sorted by size. This is a cash only event, dents from all over the country with scholarships and American Cancer Society, 5555 Frantz Road, Dublin, no checks. other opportunities for winners at the regional and state Ohio, 43017. Participants also may visit vendors on site to rent a level. Caleb will complete in an online qualifying test Online condolences may be expressed to the family tuxedo, book hair and nail appointments, order flowers, that is submitted to the National Geographic Society to at www.edsfh.com buy jewelry and more. determine his eligibility to compete at the state level.

FRIDAY BELLEFONTAINE DIGITAL EDITION EXAMINER 1.24.20 EXAMINER eMail: [email protected] Phone: (937) 592-3060 Sports Matt Hammond x1122 or Aaron LaBatt x1115 Pioneers clamp down on Tigers 47-28

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West Liberty-Salem’s girls basketball team did not get many open looks against a tall and athletic Jonathan Alder squad on Thursday. The visiting Pioneers, who are ranked ninth in this week’s Division II state poll, held the Tigers to 13 points over the first three periods en route to a 47-28 non-league victory. WL-Salem drops to 13-3 on the season, while the EXAMINER Staff Writer Pioneers improve to 14-2. [email protected] After taking a 9-6 lead to end the first quarter, Jonathan Alder outscored the Tigers 11-2 in the second period to open up a 12-point cushion (20-8) at halftime. Local The Pioneers blew the game wide open in the third period, using a 20-5 run to increase their lead to 27 points at 40-13. wrestlers WL-Salem scored the first seven points of the fourth quarter and ended up outscoring the visitors 15-7 in the thriving for period, but it was too little too late. Selena Weaver was the lone Tiger to score in double figures as she finished with 11 points. Emily Hollary Urbana added six points. Sydney Bourquin led Jonathan Alder with 11 points. In junior varsity action, Jonathan Alder edged WL- University Salem 22-20. Urbana University WL-Salem hosts Triad on Saturday in Ohio Heritage revived its men’s wrestling Conference action. program last season and JON. ALDER 47, WL-SALEM 28 JONATHAN ALDER (14-2) the Blue Knights have had Bourquin 4 1-1 11; Walborm 3 0-0 7; Shepard 2 0-0 4; Zawodny 3 0-0 8; Wilson 2 0-0 4; Heisler instant success, thanks in 1 0-0 2; Jones 2 3-4 8; Ferrito 0 3-6 3. Totals: 17 7-11 47. WL-SALEM (13-3) large part to a group of for- Hollar 3 0-0 6; A. Williams 1 0-0 2; Estes 0 3-4 3; G. Williams 1 0-0 2; Weaver 4 3-6 11; Smith 1 mer Logan County stand- 0-0 3; Stewart 0 1-2 1. Totals: 10 7-12 28. EXAMINER PHOTO | MATT HAMMOND Pioneers 9 11 20 7 — 47 outs. Tigers 6 2 5 15 — 28 In its second season, West Liberty-Salem’s Sophie Cole attempts to get a shot up during Tuesday’s game Three pointers: Jonathan Alder 6 (Bourquin 2, Zawody 2, Walbom, Jones); WL-Salem 1 (Smith). Urbana University has against Jonathan Alder. Team fouls: Jonathan Alder 14; WL-Salem 8. filled four of its 10 weight classes with area products. That group includes Ben Logan’s Cole Houser, Indian Lake’s Connor Dixon and Dylan Knotts Red-hot Knights sizzle against Triad and West Liberty-Salem’s BY THE EXAMINER STAFF 2; Benidict 6 2-4 14; Pallus 1 0-0 2; West 3 2- Major Stratton. their record to 2-14 over- quarter to build a 44-14 Olivia Butz chipped in 2 8; Potter 2 0-0 6; M. Young 3 0-0 7; Ware 8 Houser has become the all and 2-10 in the OHC halftime advantage. three points with six 0-0 18; Cunningham 1 0-0 3; Tighe 3 0-0 8. Totals: 32 8-16 81. face of the program. Triad’s girls basketball North division. The The Knights continued rebounds and Abby Walls TRIAD (2-14, 2-10) Wrestling at 157 pounds, team ran into a buzz saw Knights improve to 12-4 to dominate the second had three points and four Walker 1 0-0 3; Aler 0 0-0 0; Rapp 4 3-6 17; Patterson 6 3-3 16; Holycross 11 2-3 24; he boasts a 17-5 record and against visiting Greenon on and lead the OHC South half, outscoring the rebounds. Anderson 0 0-0 0; Ling 0 0-0 0; Purnell 0 0-0 is currently ranked fourth Thursday as the Knights at 10-2. Cardinals 37-9 over the Triad travels to West 0. Totals: 22 8-12 57. in the latest NCAA Division overwhelmed the Cardinals Greenon jumped ahead final two quarters. Liberty-Salem on Saturday Knights 23 21 16 21 — 81 Cardinals 8 6 6 3 — 23 II Super Region 3 rankings. 81-23 in Ohio Heritage 23-8 after the opening Frani LeVan highlighted for a local OHC contest. Three pointers: Greenon 9 (Tighe 2, Ware 2, Conference action. quarter. The Knights went Triad’s offense with 13 GREENON 81, TRIAD 23 Potter 2, Henry, M. Young, Cunningham); GREENON (12-4, 10-2) Triad 4 (F. LeVan 3, Walls). Team fouls: See MAT on Next Page The Cardinals drop on a 21-6 run in the second points and four rebounds. Henry 2 3-6 8; Mader 2 1-2 5; M. Young 1 0-2 Greenon 14; Triad 11. Sports Ridgemont girls trip up Perry for 62-54 victory BY THE EXAMINER STAFF Amanda Howland had a big nine points and Callie Cromer period to cut Ridgemont’s RIDGEMONT 62, PERRY 54 game for the Gophers, finish- and Jen Jordan added eight advantage to four points at 48- RIDGEMONT (6-9, 3-3) Nelson 4 1-7 9; Howland 8 3-8 19; Cromer 2 3-4 8; Ridgemont’s girls basketball ing with a stat line of 19 points apiece for Ridgemont. 44. Shoffner 8 2-4 18; Jordan 1 5-8 8. Totals: 23 14-31 62. team fought off Perry for a 62-54 points, 12 rebounds and four The Gophers started strong Ridgemont locked up the win Commodores 4 16 24 10 — 54 Gophers 18 14 16 14 — 62 victory in Northwest Central steals. with an 18-4 run in the opening with a 14-10 spurt in the final Three pointers: Ridgemont 2 (Cromer, Jordan). Conference action Thursday Hannah Shoffner also turned quarter. They went on to lead 32- quarter. Rebounds: Ridgemont 39 (Howland 12). Assists: Ridgemont 14 (Jordan 8). Steals: Ridgemont 11 night. in a strong effort for the winners 20 at halftime. The Gophers return to action (Howland 4). Turnovers: Ridgemont 24. Team fouls: The Gophers move to 6-9 with 18 points and 10 rebounds. The Commodores outscored Saturday at Northeastern for a Ridgemont 17. overall and 3-3 in the NWCC. Brooke Nelson contributed the Gophers 24-16 in the third non-league game.

Carr’s late 3-pointer powers Minnesota past Ohio State 62-59 COLUMBUS (AP) — answers. Thursday night, their first “It felt great to finally a chance to do that three out of the last four Marcus Carr’s 3-pointer Carr, who made 3-of-5 in Columbus in 15 years. put it all together,“ Carr tonight and seeing my and had won just once with three seconds left in from distance, drained the Carr had 21 points as said. “We’ve been tested guys really come and on the road, a neutral the game secured the sea- long shot on the possession the Gophers (11-8, 5-4) ral- on the road a lot, we just especially put it together site game at Tulsa, son’s first Big Ten road win after Ohio State’s Kaleb lied to stay with the haven’t responded in the on the defensive end and Oklahoma, over for Minnesota and had Wesson missed a wide Buckeyes in the second right ways. We haven’t for us to be in that posi- Oklahoma State on Dec. slumping Ohio State con- open 3 to give the Golden half, tying the game twice really been able to finish it tion was huge.” 21. They beat Ohio State tinuing to search for Gophers a 62-59 win on in last 1:37. down the stretch. Having The Gophers have won at home on Dec. 15. Mat

Continued from see the Blue Knights creat- Logan Elm always brings a 5 p.m. today and picks this pool-style tournament. at the Lima Central Previous Page ing their foundation with strong squad and should back up Saturday at 10 a.m. Licking Valley is the front Catholic Thunderbird wrestlers from this com- be in the mix for the run- This is a 20-team runner to win with six Invitational. Dixon is competing at munity. ner-up spot. Greenville is bracket tournament wrestlers favored to claim This a marquee event 184 pounds with an 11-6 If you want to see the defending tourney headlined by a strong their weight classes. Ben for Division III teams in record and is ranked sixth Houser, Dixon, Knotts and champion, but it lost a few London team that won Logan is predicted to be Ohio. Wrestling begins in Super Region 3. Knotts Stratton in action, big point scorers from last the Central Buckeye second with four wrestlers today at 5:30 p.m. and starts for the Blue Knights Urbana’s last home dual year and will have a tough Conference Kenton Trail favored to win. That group resumes Saturday at 9:30 at 174 pounds and Stratton meet is Friday, Feb. 14, time trying to repeat. title last year. The Red includes Joel Abbott (152), a.m. There are over 40 starts at 197 pounds. against Lake Erie College at Groveport Madison looks Raiders have five state- Steele Boysel (170), Noah teams in this two-day Urbana lost to eighth- 7 p.m. to be a dark horse with sev- ranked wrestlers. Pleasant Clark (195) and Cadman bracket-style tourna- ranked Ashland University Now, let’s take a look at eral strong wrestlers. is a solid runner-up con- Roose (285). ment. tender. at home on Wednesday 29- where the area’s prep For the Chieftains, Ben Logan finished run- Placing at this tourna- 8. The Blue Knights record- Indian Lake will be teams are competing this Garrett Gross is favored to ner-up at North Union last ment is a good indicator ed two wins and both came without standout Hayden weekend: win a deep 195-pound week and has a lot of for postseason success. from Logan County Pummel (170), who is a lit- weight class. Noah momentum going into wrestlers. Houser and tle dinged up after placing Triad’s Coleman Hauck Bellefontaine at Miami Yoesting (152) and Tucker Utica. Even though Licking Dixon both recorded major at a challenging Maumee (145) and Blake Boldman Newland (138) also have Valley is favored to win decisions inside the Grimes Trace Bay Classic tournament (152) have the best Center. Bellefontaine heads the potential to have good last week. Teammate Lane more weight classes, I chance to place among All four wrestlers had back to the Miami Trace weekends. Mefford will see a solid think the Raiders’ overall the local competitors. field of competition at 182 depth will be a deciding Waynedale looks to be very successful high school McDonald’s Invitational on Indian Lake at Marion careers and it has been Saturday to get a look at pounds. factor in helping them win the top team in the great to see them find more some of the btter competi- Pleasant this tournament. Thunderbird field, while Ben Logan at Utica success at the collegiate tion in southeast Ohio. Indian Lake returns to WL-Salem, Triad at LCC Miami East and an emerg- level. Wrestling begins at 9 a.m. one of the state’s oldest Benjamin Logan will ing Allen East squad should Urbana’s program is with pool-to-bracket tournaments with the make its first appearance at Thunderbird Invitational make for strong chal- still a work in progress, but action. Salley George Invitational the Utica Invitational on West Liberty-Salem and lengers. Crestview, Wayne building a program takes Miami Trace looks to be today and Saturday at Saturday. Wrestling begins Triad are going to the Trace and Covington time. It is a tribute to the the top team in its own 18- Marion Pleasant High at 10 a.m. toughest tournament on round out a real solid top quality of local wrestling to team invitational field. School. Wrestling begins at There are 14 teams at their schedules this season tier of teams.

FRIDAY BELLEFONTAINE DIGITAL EDITION EXAMINER 1.24.20 Sports n THE WHIRL Woods opens with 69 at Torrey North to start new year NEWSMAKERS IN BRIEF BY DOUG FERGUSON Torrey in 2011. His health, Riverside girls AP GOLF WRITER his game and even his momentum are in much move Elgin game SAN DIEGO — Tiger better shape now. His game Woods had his lowest wasn’t all that far off. to Monday night opening round of the year “It was nice to kind of Riverside’s girls basket- since 2011. It wasn’t keep the round going a little ball game against Elgin that enough to be among the bit,” Woods said. “Overall, was scheduled for leaders Thursday at the pleased to shoot something Thursday was postponed Farmers Insurance Open, in the 60s today.” and moved to Monday but it was fine with him. It took a little time to get because of numerous ill- Coming off his record- going. He left himself in a nesses on the Elgin squad. tying 82nd victory in his bad shot right of the green Tip-off for the junior last PGA Tour start three on the par-5 10th to start varsity is at 6 p.m. with the months ago in Japan, his round and failed to varsity game to follow. Woods handled the par 5s make birdie. His flop shot on the easier North Course from 50 yards short of the West Liberty-Salem at Torrey Pines and limited green on the next hole mistakes for a 3-under 69. came up short and into a freshman boys Sebastian Cappelen and bunker, leading to a bogey. Keegan Bradley had the He was even par at the turn beat Greeneview low scores of the opening on a course where lower round, which was not the West Liberty-Salem’s scores are expected. same as sharing the lead. boys freshman team held Even so, there was little Cappelen had eight birdies off Greeneview 34-28 for a drama. The best views were for a 66 on the South win on Thursday. of the still waters of the AP PHOTO | ALEX GALLARDO Course, which played Matt Jones led the Tigers Pacific below on a magnifi- Tiger Woods plays a shot from a bunker on the eighth hole of the Torrey Pines North Course about three shots tougher with nine points and Lane cent day. The biggest roars, during the first round of The Farmers Insurance golf tournament Thursday in San Diego. than the North, where Lucas had seven points. as usual, belonged to the Bradley shot his 66. Navy jets above. one or two more out of my gettable today.” including his 2008 U.S. NFL says number of Rory McIlroy, who Woods kept it simple, round today,” Woods said. Bubba Watson had a 67 Open title or the Junior played in the group in front with a nifty wedge to short “But overall, I felt like it on the South, while three World when he was a concussions increased of Woods, was among those range on his 10th hole, a was a good start, especially other players broke 70 on teenager. At stake this week at 67. Jon Rahm, playing two-putt birdie from 18 going into the South the South, which hosted is a chance to set the PGA slightly in 2019 alongside Woods, was in feet on the par-5 fifth and Course. I don’t know what the U.S. Open in 2008 and Tour career victories the large group at 68. an easy up-and-down for the guys did on the South gets another U.S. Open record with No. 83 on the NEW YORK — The NFL Woods hasn’t broken 70 birdie on the final hole. Course in relation to the next year. first course where his said on Thursday that the in his first round of the year “I could probably, North, but I felt like the Woods has won this father took him to watch a number of concussions play- since a 69 on the North at maybe could have gotten golf course was certainly event seven times, not PGA Tour event. ers suffered increased slight- ly this season over 2018. The league said there were 224 reported concus- NFL player Antonio Brown to appear before Florida judge sions, 10 more than in 2018. FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. turquoise suit buttoned He is expected to and his trainer, Glenn Holt, release his household But those totals are way (AP) — NFL free agent over a green athletic jacket, appear before a judge in a hit him outside Brown’s goods. The driver called down from the 281 in 2017. Antonio Brown turned walked out of the jail a few bond court hearing on Hollywood home. police and reported a van- “We want to see head himself in at a Florida jail minutes after arriving, but Friday. Holt was arrested and dalism after he said Brown contact reduced,” said Dr. on Thursday night follow- then returned after confer- A Hollywood police charged with one count of threw a rock as he drove Allen Sills, the league’s ing accusations that he and ring with his lawyer, who statement said Brown’s burglary with battery, but away, causing a small dent chief medical officer. his trainer attacked the indicated that he would arrest warrant included officials couldn’t make and chipping the paint, an The total includes con- driver of a moving truck spend the night behind charges of burglary with contact with Brown at the officer wrote. cussions from practices that carried some of his bars. battery, burglary of an time. The driver later and games in both the pre- possessions from “He’s innocent of these unoccupied conveyance The Miami Herald returned when the manag- season and regular season. California. charges. Hopefully we’ll get and criminal mischief. reported, citing an officer’s er of his company told him The league said that it did Brown, 31, arrived at bond tomorrow and he’ll Officials responded arrest report, that it began that Brown would now pay 485 concussion evaluations Broward County Jail be acquitted of all charges,” Tuesday afternoon to a dis- as an argument over the $4,000, and an addi- in preseason and regular- around 10 p.m. The wide attorney Eric Schwartzreich turbance call where the Brown’s refusal to pay tional $860 for the damage season games this season. receiver, wearing a told WFOR-TV. alleged victim said Brown $4,000 to the driver to and the driver’s time.

FRIDAY BELLEFONTAINE DIGITAL EDITION EXAMINER 1.24.20 Sports Beal scores 36 as weary Wizards down Cavaliers 124-112 CLEVELAND (AP) — slowly following a long assists in 29 minutes. The Cavaliers were coming off a are teams we should have a Thomas had 13 for the Washington Wizards coach flight after an OT defeat in Wizards guard scored 38 20-point home loss to New very good chance to com- Wizards. Scott Brooks wanted his Miami on Wednesday, but points against Miami and York on Monday and strug- pete with and win,“ Love Collin Sexton scored 29 players to embrace the took over late in the first is 31 of 46 from the field in gled against the Wizards, said. “Obviously, there are points for Cleveland. Larry adversity they faced going quarter and pulled away. the last two games. who are also at the bottom teams like Denver that we Nance Jr. had 22. into Thursday night. “My analytics guy tells “That’s one thing Coach of the Eastern Conference. can beat on any given The Cavaliers led 18-6 They certainly listened. me we’re 1-0 when we get in Brooks and I say a lot, your Kevin Love, who scored night, but we feel like we before the Wizards took Bradley Beal scored 36 after 4 (a.m.),“ Brooks said. stats are going to level out 21 points, believes the when we put it together we control, thanks to Beal and points and the weary “We played about as hard as at the end of the year,“ Beal Cavaliers should be better should be able to win Bertans, and built a 40-26 Wizards, overcoming an you can play last night and said. “Shots will fall, shots as a group. Cleveland hasn’t games like tonight.“ lead. The offense didn’t overtime loss and early we did it again tonight. It won’t fall, but everything won since a surprising vic- Washington shot 55% slow down after halftime. morning arrival in town, wasn’t easy. I’m tired and I will level out in the end. I tory at Denver on Jan. 11. and hit 16 of 36 3-pointers. Beal had 11 points in the defeated the Cleveland was just coaching.“ know I’m a good shooter.” “Games like tonight and Davis Bertans and Ish third quarter and the Cavaliers 124-112. Beal was 15 of 22 from Cleveland has lost six in the last game against the Smith each scored 17 Wizards opened a 98-78 The Wizards started the field and had eight a row and 11 of 13. The Knicks, we feel like those points, while Isaiah cushion. Coco Gauff wins, Serena Williams loses at Australian Open MELBOURNE, Australia nificant third-round results “I’m way too old to play est step in her quick pro- Instagram“ with Rod Laver, winner’s mentality, Gauff (AP) — Perhaps Serena hours apart in the same like this at this stage of my gression, becoming the the 11-time major champi- reversed the result from the Williams, now 38, will win stadium: a surprising first- career,” Williams said. youngest player in the pro- on after whom the tourna- first time she was across the a 24th Grand Slam title week loss by Williams, then “Definitely going to be fessional era to eliminate ment’s main stadium is net from Osaka, a former someday. a historic victory by Gauff. training tomorrow, that’s the defending women’s named. No. 1 who already owns two And maybe Coco Gauff, First, Williams faltered first and foremost — to champion at the Australian “Honestly, like, what is major titles at the age of 22. still just 15, never will earn down the stretch for her make sure I don’t do this Open, beating former No. 1 my life? Like, oh, my gosh!” When they played each her first major champi- earliest exit at Melbourne again.“ Naomi Osaka 6-3, 6-4. Gauff told the crowd. “Two other at the U.S. Open last onship. Park in 14 years, a 6-4, 6-7 Gauff also was planning a Only once the last point years ago, I lost first round September, Osaka won in Sure felt, though, as if a (2), 7-5 loss to 27th-seeded practice session for Saturday, had been played did the in juniors and now I’m two quick sets and then generational shift was Wang Qiang of China. It but hers was to prepare for a preternaturally poised here. This is crazy.” consoled Gauff, encourag- being signaled Friday at the pushed Williams’ gap fourth-round match. Gauff turn into a rather It certainly is remarkable. ing her to speak to the Australian Open, with a between Slam trophies to That’s because the 67th- typical teen, joking about With a booming serve, a spectators who were pair of monumentally sig- three years. ranked Gauff took the lat- wanting to take “a selfie for top-flight backhand and a pulling for her. JUNIOR HIGH BOYS BASKETBALL Ben Logan Collin Powell led the GIRLS BASKETBALL and three steals and Mya Burrey led the Raiders WL-Salem squads fall eighth-graders Raiders in scoring with 13 Tigers split with Panthers Teagan Boyd had four with 11 points, Izzy to Fairbanks beat Falcons points and Gavin Neeley West Liberty-Salem’s points, three steals and five Henderson scored nine West Liberty-Salem’s The Ben Logan eighth- added six points. eighth-grade girls basket- rebounds. points and five rebounds, junior high boys basketball grade boys basketball Triad seventh graders ball team defeated Raiders sweep Graham Kyndal Cronkleton had six teams lost to Fairbanks on picked up its second win of get win over Fairbanks 26-14 on Benjamin Logan’s mid- points and six rebounds and Thursday during Ohio the season by defeating West Jefferson Thursday for an Ohio dle school girls basketball Georgia Bates recorded five Heritage Conference Graham 36-33 on Triad’s seventh-grade Heritage Conference win. teams defeated Graham on points and six rebounds. action. Thursday. boys basketball team Lilly Weaver powered Thursday. North Union takes two The Panthers beat the Ethan Martin scored 20 dropped West Jefferson 34- the Tigers with 10 points The seventh-grade from Indian Lake Tigers’ eighth-grade squad points to pace the Raiders. 19 on Wednesday in Ohio and eight rebounds, while Raiders defeated the Falcons North Union’s junior 40-29. Miles Hostetler led Hayden Alexander and Heritage Conference play. Megan Hollar added six 33-27. Mia Stahler scored 11 high girls basketball teams WL-Salem with 14 points Hunter Peterson each Caleb Thomas led the points and six steals. points and had five steals for beat Indian Lake on and Owen Deere had seven scored six points and Kyren Cardinals with 21 points as Fairbanks edged WL- the winners. Lahna Cook Thursday in Central points. Stoner had four points. they improve to 9-3. Salem’s seventh-grade had six points and six Buckeye Conference action. In the seventh-grade Benjamin Logan’s sev- West Jefferson took the team 19-17 on a three- rebounds, Delaney Miracle The Lakers lost the game, Fairbanks beat WL- enth-grade boys basketball eighth-grade game 47-41 point shot with 15 seconds tallied six points and six eighth-grade game 40-14. Salem 43-27. Taran team fell to Graham 34-27 over Triad. Kane Bailey led left in the game. rebounds and Taytum Katie Roby led Indian Lake Logwood sparked the Tigers on Thursday in Central the Cardinals with 19 Audrey Collins led the Daniels had six points. with six points. with 12 points and Jayden Buckeye Conference points and Cam Thomas Tigers with five points, Ben Logan won the North Union took the Temple had eight points. action. had nine points. Laila Butler had four points eighth-grade game 31-20. seventh-grade game 27-7.

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Bellefontaine’s Jarrid Baughman goes up for a shot against North Union on Tuesday.

West Liberty-Salem’s Aubrey Williams dribbles past a Mechanicsburg defender. Benjamin Logan’s Peyton Derr closes in on the basket against London.

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SPORTS SCOREBOARD

BASKETBALL

1 Crestline 32, Kidron Cent. Christian 29 SOUTHWEST 9. Mississippi St. 16-2 504 10 Houston 27 16 .628 ⁄2 BOYS PREP SCORES AP MEN’S TOP 25 1 Thursday’s Results Dalton 53, Doylestown Chippewa 46 Record Pts Prv Arkansas St. 75, South Alabama 71 10. UCLA 16-1 497 7 San Antonio 20 23 .465 7 ⁄2 Day. Dunbar 72, Day. Stivers 40 Houston 63, UConn 59 11. DePaul 17-2 425 14 Memphis 20 24 .455 8 AROUND OHIO 1. Baylor (33) 15-1 1591 2 1 Defiance Tinora 44, Holgate 34 North Texas 98, UTSA 78 12. Kentucky 15-3 378 11 New Orleans 17 28 .378 11 ⁄2 Batavia 49, Batavia Clermont NE 27 2. Gonzaga (31) 20-1 1588 1 Northwest Division Beaver Eastern 45, Lucasville Valley 42 Delaware Christian 66, Shekinah Christian 6 3. Kansas (1) 14-3 1470 6 UTEP 72, Rice 64 13. Gonzaga 18-1 366 16 Beechwood, Ky. 89, Cin. Dohn High School 47 Delta 46, Metamora Evergreen 40 4. San Diego St. 19-0 1422 7 FAR WEST 14. Florida St. 15-3 358 13 W L Pct GB Bellville Clear Fork 69, Galion 32 E. Palestine 64, Salineville Southern 28 5. Florida St. 16-2 1335 9 BYU 74, Pacific 60 15. Texas A&M 15-3 345 12 Utah 31 13 .705 — Eaton 48, Franklin 36 CS Bakersfield 58, Utah Valley 57 16. Arizona St. 15-4 297 18 Denver 30 14 .682 1 Bucyrus Wynford 57, Morral Ridgedale 45 6. Louisville 15-3 1303 11 1 Byesville Meadowbrook 46, Cambridge 18 Edgerton 61, Defiance Ayersville 52 7. Dayton 16-2 1139 13 Colorado 78, Washington St. 56 17. Indiana 14-4 221 15 Oklahoma City 26 19 .578 5 ⁄2 Dawson-Bryant 66, Chesapeake 30 Elmore Woodmore 60, Kansas Lakota 21 8. Duke 15-3 1065 3 Grand Canyon 80, Seattle 77 18. Arizona 15-3 214 21 Portland 19 27 .413 13 Fairport Harbor Harding 55, Richmond Hts. 33 Loyola Marymount 77, Portland 65 19. Iowa 15-3 186 22 Minnesota 15 29 .341 16 Cols. Hamilton Twp. 57, Cols. Ready 52 9. Villanova 14-3 1055 14 Pacific Division Millersport 68, Gr. Madison Christian 32 Findlay 47, Lima Sr. 40 10. Seton Hall 14-4 1034 18 Montana 77, Idaho St. 74 20. Maryland 13-4 184 20 N. R. Col. Crawford 72, Sycamore Mohawk 61 Findlay Liberty-Benton 65, Cory-Rawson 16 11. Michigan St. 14-4 1004 15 Montana St. 62, Weber St. 61 21. Arkansas 15-3 156 23 W L Pct GB New B. Glenwood 39, Ironton St. Joseph 27 Frankfort Adena 61, Paint Valley 57 12. Oregon 15-4 886 8 Oregon 79, Southern Cal 70 22. Northwestern 16-2 118 - L.A. Lakers 36 9 .800 — Furnace Green 44, Latham Western 38 Pepperdine 90, Santa Clara 86 23. Tennessee 14-3 116 24 L.A. Clippers 31 14 .689 5 Ontario 78, Caledonia River Valley 74 13. Butler 15-3 867 5 1 Gibsonburg 46, Tiffin Calvert 45 UC Riverside 97, Cal Poly 64 24. South Dakota 17-2 110 25 Phoenix 18 26 .409 17 ⁄2 Seneca, Pa. 57, Conneaut 47 14. West Virginia 14-3 758 12 1 Glouster Trimble 58, Crown City S. Gallia 34 UCLA 62, Oregon St. 58 25. West Virginia 13-3 63 17 Sacramento 15 29 .341 20 ⁄2 Shelby 52, Marion Harding 49 15. Kentucky 13-4 755 10 1 Upper Sandusky 58, Carey 43 Greenwich S. Cent. 55, Plymouth 35 16. Auburn 15-2 637 4 Utah 67, Washington 66 Others receiving votes: Missouri St. 42, Rutgers Golden State 10 36 .217 26 ⁄2 Zanesville Rosecrans 81, Fairfield Christian 51 Hanoverton United 39, E. Liverpool 23 17. Maryland 14-4 525 17 31, Princeton 28, LSU 5, Florida Gulf Coast 2. RESULTS, SCHEDULES Wayne Trace 53, Sherwood Fairview 45 18. Texas Tech 12-5 399 23 MINNESOTA 62, Thursday’s Games Ironton 56, S. Point 33 GIRLS PREP SCORES 19. Iowa 13-5 398 — OHIO STATE 59 WOMEN’S TOP 25 Washington 124, Cleveland 112 Kinsman Badger 40, Southington Chalker 38 20. Memphis 14-3 394 22 Thursday’s Results MINNESOTA (11-8) SCHEDULES L.A. Lakers 128, Brooklyn 113 Lees Creek E. Clinton 67, Blanchester 36 21. Illinois 13-5 280 24 CBC Oturu 4-12 3-7 11, Kalscheur 5-13 0-0 13, Carr Friday’s Games Dallas 133, Portland 125 Leesburg Fairfield 44, Manchester 42 22. Arizona 13-5 225 — 7-13 4-7 21, Willis 2-6 1-2 6, Demir 3-6 0-0 6, No. 4 Oregon vs. No. 7 Oregon State, 10 p.m. Friday’s Games Jonathan Alder 47, W. Liberty-Salem 28 Leipsic 41, Arcadia 34 23. Colorado 14-4 154 20 OHC Omersa 0-0 0-0 0, Williams 1-3 1-1 3, Ihnen 1- No. 6 Stanford vs. Colorado, 10 p.m. Milwaukee at Charlotte, 3 p.m. Lima Bath 39, Defiance 32 24. Rutgers 14-4 152 — 1 0-0 2. Totals 23-54 9-17 62. No. 10 UCLA vs. Washington, 10 p.m. Boston at Orlando, 7 p.m. Greeneview 82, Northeastern 42 Lisbon Beaver 61, Oak Glen, W.Va. 51 25. Houston 14-4 151 — OHIO ST. (12-7) No. 11 DePaul vs. Villanova, 8 p.m. Memphis at Detroit, 7 p.m. Legacy Christian 55, Mechanicsburg 44 Lisbon David Anderson 46, Leetonia 44 Others receiving votes: Wichita St. 94, LSU NWCC Walker 4-5 2-4 11, K.Wesson 1-10 0-0 2, Young No. 16 Arizona State at No. 18 Arizona, 8 p.m. Toronto at New York, 7:30 p.m. Lynchburg-Clay 70, W. Union 64 83, Michigan 73, N. Iowa 42, Ohio St. 36, Sidney Lehman 38, Spring. Cath. Cent. 35 Mansfield Madison 47, Wooster 41 5-8 4-8 14, A.Wesson 3-5 0-0 6, Washington 5- No. 24 South Dakota vs. Purdue Fort Wayne, 8 p.m. Atlanta at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Stanford 28, Wisconsin 28, Penn St. 24, 12 0-0 12, Muhammad 1-4 2-2 4, Carton 2-4 2- Saturday’s Games Denver at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Ridgemont 62, Lima Perry 54 Mansfield Sr. 29, Mansfield St. Peter’s 27 Florida 21, Liberty 21, Arkansas 19, Creighton 2 8, Liddell 0-1 2-2 2, Diallo 0-0 0-0 0, Gaffney No. 2 Baylor vs. Texas Tech, 3 p.m. Houston at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Waynesfield-Goshen 50, Upper Scioto Valley 48 Marion Local 56, Delphos St. John’s 50 13, Duquesne 13, Virginia 13, Purdue 9, AREA GAMES 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 21-49 12-18 59. No. 3 UConn at East Carolina, 1 p.m. L.A. Clippers at Miami, 8 p.m. Martins Ferry 91, Richmond Edison 32 ETSU 6, Indiana 6, Southern Cal 4, BYU 2, Halftime—Ohio St. 37-28. 3-Point Goals— No. 13 Gonzaga vs. Loyola Marymount, 4 p.m. Sacramento at Chicago, 8 p.m. Anna 49, Jackson Center 26 McArthur Vinton County 72, Athens 40 Marquette 2, Harvard 1. Botkins 49, Houston 35 McDonald 54, New Middletown Spring. 37 Minnesota 7-21 (Carr 3-5, Kalscheur 3-7, Willis Sunday’s Games Phoenix at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Madison Senior 64, Preble Shawnee 57 1-2, Demir 0-2, Williams 0-2, Oturu 0-3), Ohio No. 1 South Carolina at Georgia, 3 p.m. Indiana at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. Ft. Recovery 42, Coldwater 34 Saturday’s Games Minster 66, New Bremen 27 Milton-Union 39, Day. Northridge 18 MEN’S MAJOR St. 5-16 (Carton 2-3, Washington 2-6, Walker 1- No. 4 Oregon at No. 7 Oregon State, 4 p.m. Ottawa-Glandorf 66, Celina 19 Minford 48, Portsmouth W. 47 2, Muhammad 0-1, A.Wesson 0-1, K.Wesson No. 5 Louisville vs. Pittsburgh, 4 p.m. Dallas at Utah, 5 p.m. COLLEGE SCORES Brooklyn at Detroit, 7 p.m. Russia 54, Fairlawn 19 Monroe 42, Day. Oakwood 34 Thursday, Jan. 23 0-3). Rebounds—Minnesota 30 (Carr 7), Ohio No. 6 Stanford vs. Utah, 3 p.m. Spencerville 39, Bluffton 31 Montpelier 43, Gorham Fayette 27 St. 34 (K.Wesson 14). Assists—Minnesota 8 No. 8 N.C. State vs. North Carolina, 6 p.m. Chicago at Cleveland, 8 p.m. EAST Oklahoma City at Minnesota, 8 p.m. St. Marys Memorial 62, Kenton 38 Riverdale 53, Pandora-Gilboa 35 Bryant 79, Wagner 58 (Carr, Demir 2), Ohio St. 9 (K.Wesson 3). Total No. 9 Mississippi State vs. Mississippi, 5 p.m. Mt. Orab Western Brown 59, Goshen 29 Fouls—Minnesota 18, Ohio St. 17. No. 10 UCLA vs. Washington State, 3 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Philadelphia, 8:30 p.m. Tipp City Bethel 41, Miami East 25 Delaware 73, Hofstra 71 Sunday’s Games Versailles 54, Rockford Parkway 31 Mt. Vernon 49, Ashland 32 LIU 86, St. Francis (Pa.) 81 No. 11 DePaul vs. Georgetown, 3 p.m. Wapakoneta 45, Elida 41, OT N. Baltimore 41, Van Buren 40 No. 14 Florida State vs. Miami, 2 p.m. Houston at Denver, 3:30 p.m. Merrimack 74, Fairleigh Dickinson 71 MEN’S TOP 25 SCHEDULES Toronto at San Antonio, 4 p.m. Yellow Springs 56, Middletown Christian 39 N. Jackson-Milton 76, Sebring McKinley 22 Northeastern 85, Drexel 52 Friday’s Game No. 15 Texas A&M vs. Missouri, 4 p.m. AROUND OHIO New Knoxville 51, St. Henry 28 No. 19 Iowa vs. Michigan State, 4 p.m. Boston at New Orleans, 6 p.m. Sacred Heart 82, CCSU 54 No. 13 Butler vs. Marquette, 9 p.m. Brooklyn at New York, 6 p.m. Akr. Buchtel 57, Akr. Kenmore-Garfield 51 New Richmond 43, Batavia 35 St. Francis Brooklyn 78, Robert Morris 57 Saturday’s Games No. 20 Maryland vs. No. 22 Northwestern, 1 p.m. No. 21 Arkansas vs. Florida, 3 p.m. L.A. Clippers at Orlando, 6 p.m. Akr. North 47, Akr. Firestone 44 New Riegel 36, Sandusky St. Mary 23 SOUTH No. 1 Baylor at Florida, 8 p.m. No. 23 Tennessee vs. LSU, 1 p.m. Phoenix at Memphis, 6 p.m. Albany Alexander 54, Pomeroy Meigs 43 Newton Local 43, Twin Valley S. 28 Austin Peay 99, Tennessee St. 74 No. 2 Gonzaga vs. Pacific, 10 p.m. No. 24 South Dakota vs. Oral Roberts, 2 p.m. Washington at Atlanta, 6 p.m. Pymatuning Valley 60, Warren Lordstown 12 Norwalk St. Paul 61, New London 39 Charleston Southern 74, Presbyterian 66 No. 3 Kansas vs. Tennessee, 4 p.m. No. 25 West Virginia at TCU, 8:30 p.m. Indiana at Portland, 9 p.m. Antwerp 30, Hicksville 23 Notre Dame Academy 72, Oregon Clay 21 Charlotte 70, FAU 68 No. 5 Florida State vs. Notre Dame, 8 p.m. Apple Creek Waynedale 55, Rittman 21 Oak Hill 63, Waverly 58 E. Kentucky 81, Jacksonville St. 77 No. 6 Louisville vs. Clemson, 2 p.m. Arcanum 100, Union City Miss. Valley 32 Old Fort 66, Fremont St. Joseph 28 FIU 83, Old Dominion 80 No. 7 Dayton at Richmond, 6 p.m. NBA GLANCE PREP Arlington 47, McComb 41 Ottoville 47, Ft. Jennings 36 Gardner-Webb 79, High Point 76 No. 9 Villanova at Providence, 1 p.m. EASTERN CONFERENCE Crestview 36, Collins Western Reserve 33 Paulding 55, Delphos Jefferson 54 Hampton 83, Campbell 74 No. 14 West Virginia vs. Missouri, Noon Atlantic Division Atwater Waterloo 43, Lowellville 32 Eastwood 60, Tontogany Otsego 50 SCHEDULES Jacksonville 89, Lipscomb 85 No. 15 Kentucky at No. 18 Texas Tech, 6 p.m. W L Pct GB Hopewell-Loudon 92, Lakeside Danbury 28 Pitsburg Franklin-Monroe 55, Bradford 26 Louisiana Tech 80, Middle Tennessee 73 No. 16 Auburn vs. Iowa State, Noon Toronto 30 14 .682 — Beallsville 56, Sarahsville Shenandoah 32 Poland Seminary 62, Girard 31 1 Murray St. 85, Belmont 75 No. 20 Memphis vs. SMU, 4 p.m. Boston 29 14 .674 ⁄2 FRIDAY, JANUARY 24 Bellbrook 60, Brookville 12 Portsmouth 45, Ironton Rock Hill 35 North Alabama 78, Kennesaw St. 58 No. 21 Illinois at Michigan, Noon Philadelphia 29 17 .630 2 Bellevue 77, Vermilion 23 P. Clay 63, Willow Wood Symmes Valley 44 1 BOYS BASKETBALL North Florida 71, Liberty 70 No. 22 Arizona at Arizona State, 9:30 p.m. Brooklyn 18 25 .419 11 ⁄2 Belmont Union Local 86, Barnesville 29 P. Notre Dame 73, Portsmouth Sciotoville 12 1 Kenton Ridge at Bellefontaine, 7:30 p.m. Southern Miss. 84, UAB 77 No. 23 Colorado vs. Washington, 9 p.m. New York 12 33 .267 18 ⁄2 Western Reserve 72, Mineral Ridge 42 Proctorville Fairland 45, Gallipolis Gallia 33 Stetson 65, NJIT 64 No. 24 Rutgers vs. Nebraska, 2 p.m. Southeast Division Graham at Ben Logan, 7:30 p.m. Berlin Hiland 99, Shelby 25 Racine Southern 50, Wellston 44 Tennessee Tech 71, Morehead St. 59 Sunday’s Games W L Pct GB Urbana at Indian Lake, 7:30 p.m. Beverly Ft. Frye 86, Caldwell 25 Reedsville Eastern 28, Waterford 24 Towson 72, Elon 61 No. 4 San Diego State at UNLV, 4 p.m. Miami 31 13 .705 — Riverside at Elgin, 7:30 p.m. Bryan 41, Archbold 22 Sardinia E. Brown 44, R.-U.-Lewis-Huntington 41 1 UNC-Asheville 80, Radford 67 No. 11 Michigan State at Minnesota, 3 p.m. Orlando 21 24 .467 10 ⁄2 Canfield S. Range 58, Hubbard 34 Seaman N. Adams 65, Fayetteville-Perry 39 Ridgemont at Lima Perry, 7:30 p.m. William & Mary 88, James Madison 75 No. 12 Oregon vs. UCLA, 5 p.m. Washington 15 29 .341 16 Springfield Catholic Central at WL- Castalia Margaretta 85, Sandusky Perkins 37 Smithville 50, West Salem Northwestern 27 1 Winthrop 79, SC-Upstate 53 No. 17 Maryland at Indiana, 1 p.m. Charlotte 15 30 .333 16 ⁄2 Chillicothe Huntington 50, Piketon 44 Southeastern 68, Chillicothe Zane Trace 31 1 Salem, 7:30 p.m. MIDWEST No. 25 Houston vs. South Florida, 2 p.m. 2 Atlanta 11 34 .244 20 ⁄ Madison Plains at Triad, 7:30 p.m. Chillicothe Unioto 47, Williamsport Westfall 36 Stewart Federal Hocking 55, Belpre 38 Detroit 76, IUPUI 64 Central Division Cin. Riverview East 73, New Miami 22 Struthers 61, Jefferson Area 29 E. Illinois 95, UT Martin 83 W L Pct GB BOWLING Cin. Taft 47, Cin. NW 34 Stryker 40, Pioneer N. Central 33 WOMEN’S AP TOP 25 Green Bay 78, Cleveland St. 74 Milwaukee 39 6 .867 — Bellefontaine at Kenton Ridge, 4 p.m. Cin. Winton Woods 60, Cin. Hughes 53 Swanton 58, Hamler Patrick Henry 49 Record Pts Pvs Ill.-Chicago 80, Oakland 50 Indiana 29 16 .644 10 Cle. Hts. Lutheran E. 71, Cle. Rhodes 19 Tol. Christian 67, Northwood 39 1. South Carolina (22) 17-1 741 1 Lima Perry at Riverside, T-P Lanes, 4 p.m. Indiana 67, Michigan St. 63 Detroit 17 28 .378 22 Clyde 33, Huron 26 Tol. Ottawa Hills 58, Oregon Stritch 14 2. Baylor (6) 15-1 725 2 1 WRESTLING Milwaukee 75, Youngstown St. 73 Chicago 17 29 .370 22 ⁄2 Dawson-Bryant 66, Chesapeake 30 Tol. Whitmer 54, Millbury Lake 31 3. UConn 16-1 665 4 Minnesota 62, Ohio St. 59 Cleveland 12 33 .267 27 Indian Lake at Marion Pleasant Cols. DeSales 43, Cols. Ready 30 Tree of Life 59, Northside Christian 31 Missouri St. 67, Valparaiso 60 4. Oregon 15-2 658 6 WESTERN CONFERENCE Invitational, 5 p.m. Cols. Watterson 36, Cols. Hartley 35 Van Wert Lincolnview 51, Harrod Allen E. 34 Nebraska-Omaha 87, W. Illinois 82 5. Louisville (2) 18-1 641 5 Southwest Division WL-Salem, Triad at LCC Thunderbird Columbiana 56, Salem 50 Washington C.H. Miami Trace 52, Peebles 48 6. Stanford 16-2 599 3 North Dakota 78, Denver 71 W L Pct GB Convoy Crestview 75, Ada 37 Wauseon 41, Liberty Center 32 7. Oregon St. 16-2 545 8 Invitational, 3 p.m. SIU-Edwardsville 84, SE Missouri 65 Dallas 28 16 .636 — Corning Miller 46, Wahama, W.Va. 38 Waynesville 37, Carlisle 35 South Dakota 83, Fort Wayne 60 8. NC State 17-1 530 9

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