Top stars, best performances in Ohio high school boys and girls basketball (Dec. 13-18)

Here are some stars from the past week's boys and girls basketball games across Ohio.

If you know of a top performance we should include, please let us know in the comments.

Pictured above is Mount Notre Dame's KK Bransford (photo by Ben Jackson).

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Jack Kennealy, Elyria Catholic boys basketball

The senior had a game-high 22 points to lead the Panthers to a 56-42 win over North Olmsted.

Final score from Elyria Catholic: Panthers 56, North Olmsted 42. EC senior center Jack Kenneally jammed his way to a game-high 22 points. Senior guard Davonte Demionov countered with 21 to lead the Eagles. @NEOZoneHS @NEO_Spotlight @zeusisfat @mgoul @ECHSAthletics @NOeaglesHoops
— Mayor of HS Sports (@MayorNEOPrep) December 18, 2021

Charlie Ciolek, Olmsted Falls boys basketball

Ciolek led his team with 24 points and nine rebounds in its 56-46 victor over Elyria.

Friday Featured Game 🏀

*End of the 3rd*
#16 Olmsted Falls - 43
Elyria - 36

Charlie Ciolek beats the buzzer on a put-back to extend the Olmsted Falls lead heading into the fourth!

Ciolek is up to 22 on the night for the Dawgs’.@OFalls_Bulldogs @ElyriaAthletics pic.twitter.com/FT9UhPpp5B
— NEO Zone HS Sports (@NEOZoneHS) December 18, 2021

KK Bransford, Mount Notre Dame girls basketball

The 5-foot-10 standout posted 25 points, nine rebounds and nine assists against Ryle (Kentucky). Mount Notre Dame beat Ryle 64-38.

Rylee Sagester, Tri-Village girls basketball

Sagester led Tri-Village with 19 points in a road win over Arcanum 44-39.

Super game WOAC girls basketball. Patriots pull out hard fought win on the road in Arcanum 44-39. @rylee_sagester leads TV with 19 points. @taylorgray____ 16 &@HaileyUnger2 11 for the Trojans.
— WOAC Sports (@WOACSports) December 17, 2021

Jenna Kopyar, Dublin Coffman girls basketball

Led all scorers with 28 points including five 3-pointers in a 77-44 win over Hilliard Davidson.

Leah Brown, Marysville girls basketball

Brown’s dominant 10-point fourth quarter helped Marysville build a lead over Thomas Worthington and leave them scoreless for the remainder of the game. The Monarchs won 43-31.

Taylor Johnson-Matthews, Brush girls basketball

Johnson-Matthews had 24 points as the Arcs defeated Gilmour 59-46.

Johnson-Matthews with 24, Nicholson with 21 to lead @brush_girls @NHPreps @newsheraldinoh @mgoul @PGH_Ohio @PrepHoopsOH @GilmourAcademy pic.twitter.com/3ieddoyHtt
— Brush Athletics (@BrushAthletics) December 18, 2021

Lani Robinson, Lake girls basketball

Had six threes and 30 points overall as Lake defeated Genoa 73-41.

Derrick James, Canal Winchester boys basketball

Had 33 points, four assists and four rebounds in a tough loss to Westerville North, 75-65.

LB Towns Jr., Linden-McKinley boys basketball

Scored a game-high 26 points as Linden-McKinley dominated Centennial in an 80-53 victory.

Player of the Game: LB Towns Jr

He scored a game high 26 points in a win against Centennial tonight, which is also his season high in his 4 games he has returned back to action. Since returning to action he has lead the team to a 4-0 winning streak.

This is only the start! pic.twitter.com/QnXCqNMAsb
— Linden Mckinley Boys Basketball (@LMHSBasketball) December 18, 2021

Na’Varion Adams, Walnut Ridge boys basketball

The junior had 23 points in a 77-20 rout over Marion-Franklin.

Deborah Davenport, Woodward Career Technical girls basketball

Davenport battled on both sides of the court, scoring 22 points, grabbing 16 rebounds, dishing eight assists and blocking seven shots in a 68-65 win over Hughes STEM.

Danny Hanton, Fairview boys basketball

Had 32 points to lead the Warriors past Bay 77-59.

FINAL

Fairview 70
Bay 55

Danny Hanton and Tyler Holliday lead the Warriors with 21 each@FPHS_Basketball moves to 6-0 (2-0 GLCW). They’re back in action on Tuesday at Valley Forge@NEOZoneHS @MJournalSports @mgoul @AM930FM1003WEOL
— Fairview Warriors (@FPWarriorSports) December 18, 2021

Tyler Holliday, Fairview boys basketball

Matched Hanton’s 21 points to move Fairview to 6-0 (2-0).

Jaeden Lawson, Cleveland Heights boys basketball

Led the Tigers with 25 points as they beat LEL opponent Bedford 63-48.

Brandon Clint, Southeast boys basketball

Scored a game-high 29 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and hit five 3-pointers in a 65-60 road win over Lake Center Christian.

Boys Basketball: Southeast 65, Lake Center Christian 60 | Final

• Pirates: Brandon Clint 29 points, 11 rebounds; Caden Bailey 8 points; Garrett Sprutte 8 points.
• Tigers: Ethan Bower 20 pts, 5 assists; Charlie Christopher 21 pts; Matt Warder 14 pts, 9 rebounds, 7 assists.
— TomNader_PortageSports (@Tom_Nader) December 18, 2021

Imarianah Russell, Reynoldsburg girls basketball

The West Virginia commit had 25 points, marking her fifth 20-plus-point game of the season. The Raiders beat Lancaster 73-32.

Laurell Brown, Cloverleaf girls basketball

Had 28 points and nine rebounds against Kent Roosevelt. The Colts beat the Rough Riders 67-55.

Girls Basketball: Cloverleaf 67, Kent Roosevelt 55 | Final

• Colts: Laurell Brown 28 points, 9 rebounds; Tori Smith 20 points, 11 rebounds.
• Rough Riders: Katie Keller 20 points; Lexie Canning 13 points; Saniya Moxley 10 points.
— TomNader_PortageSports (@Tom_Nader) December 17, 2021

Mallory Hullinger, Fairmont girls basketball

Hullinger scored 17 points to help the Firebirds win at Wayne 57-29.

Aaron Filips, Highland boys basketball

Posted 17 points to push Highland past Kent Roosevelt 63-60.

Boys Basketball: Highland 63, Kent Roosevelt 60 | Final

• Hornets: Aaron Filips 17 points; Griffin Albright 16 points.
• Rough Riders: Blake Green 15 points; Desmeal Leigh 10 rebounds.
— TomNader_PortageSports (@Tom_Nader) December 18, 2021

Constance Loring, Hudson girls basketball

Scored 21 points, grabbed 20 rebounds and had three steals in the Explorers' 68-35 win over Twinsburg.