Photos: Regan Simpson leads Wadsworth to overtime win over Barberton in first round of the OHSAA playoffs

Simpson provided half of Wadsworth's scoring, putting up a game-high 15 points in a 30-25 home win.

Photos by Jeff Harwell

Barberton put up a fight Saturday at Wadsworth in the first round of the Ohio girls basketball playoffs, but the host Grizzlies prevailed 30-25 in overtime.

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Regan Simpson provided half of Wadsworth's scoring, putting up a game-high 15 points in a contest dominated by defense.

The teams finished the fourth quarter tied 25-25, and Wadsworth blanked Barberton in overtime.

An'Taniyha Easter led the Magics with 10 points.

No. 9-seeded Wadsworth advances to play 18-seeded Shaker Heights on Thursday in Round 2.

Published Feb 13, 2022

MIKE SWANSON

Mike Swanson is the VP of Content for High School On SI. He's been in journalism since 2003, having worked as a reporter, city editor, copy editor and high school sports editor in California, Connecticut and Oregon.

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