Top stars, best performances in Ohio high school basketball for games played February 5-11
Here are some stars from basketball games across Ohio in games played February 5-11
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(Photo of Cornerstone Christian's Quinn Kwasniak by Jeff Harwell)
Mackenzie Blackford, Solon girls basketball
Dropped 17 points to help the Lady Comets rout Willoughby South 75-16.
Gigi Bower, Olentangy Liberty girls basketball
In a win over Hilliard Davidson, Bower made history by hitting six 3-pointers to set the program’s single-season record for threes with 75, extending her program record for made 3-pointers in a season to 184.
CONGRATULATIONS @gigi_bower on setting the single season 3 pointers made at 75 & career 3s made at 182. I know the work & Commitment to Excellence you have put in over the last 6 years & I’m BEYOND PROUD OF YOU! @SCA_OH @OLHS_GBK @OGBR_Basketball @270GirlsHoops @SBLiveOH #22for3 pic.twitter.com/pXiKGUEb7r
— H.O.O.P.S. Academy™️ (@hoopsacdmy) February 11, 2023
Gia Casalinova, Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy girls basketball
In a victory over Saint Joseph Academy, the senior became the program's all-time leading scorer with 1,663 points.
In today's win over SJA, Senior Gia Casalinova became CVCA's all-time leading scorer at 1663 career points. She passed Bob Peters '13 (1661) to claim the top spot. #CVCA #MightyRoyals pic.twitter.com/TCoRunWECU
— Royals (@CVCAathletics) February 11, 2023
Zach Halligan, Walsh Jesuit boys basketball
Halligan scored a team-high 19 points to slow down Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy and earn the 57-40 win.
Seini Hicks, West Clermont girls basketball
Led the Wolves with 19 points and 15 rebounds to record her 10th double-double of the year. Hicks also broke the program’s single-season record for blocks and rebounds. West Clermont (23-0) beat Little Miami 48-26.
A big congrats to WC junior @HicksSeini on breaking the West Clermont single season record for blocks and rebounds!!!
— Drew Fladung (@DrewFladung) February 9, 2023
Job not done!!#DubC #Wolfpack pic.twitter.com/KIn7S7sO9i
Caitlyn Holmes, Ellet girls basketball
In a win over Loudonville, the sophomore guard led the Orangemen with 24 points, six rebounds, six blocked shots, five steals and three assists.
This is classic @CAITLYN77321094 with the 3-ball. pic.twitter.com/ZW0RJE1UKk
— Ryan (@Isley23) February 7, 2023
King Kendrick, Northland boys basketball
Made two free throws with 3.8 seconds left and finished with 33 points to lead the Vikings to a 60-58 win over Africentric and earn a City League title.
King Kendrick says I’M HIM! The freshman from Northland drops 34 in the City League title UPSET of Africentric 👑 Full Game dropping asap! pic.twitter.com/BgzF0DFNk7
— Jason Morrow (@JasonMorrow270) February 11, 2023
Quinn Kwasniak, Cornerstone Christian Academy boys basketball
Despite a team loss, the sophomore made his 200th career three-pointer and finished with 17 points. Archbishop Hoban defeated Cornerstone Christian 79-58.
There it is. That's the 200th career 3-pointer for Quinn Kwasniak of @CCA_HOOPS. And he's only a sophomore. (@BabeKwas) pic.twitter.com/cNDT8afGx1
— Ryan (@Isley23) February 11, 2023
Laila Marshall, Gahanna Lincoln girls basketball
The senior scored 22 points en route to Gahanna Lincoln’s 59-52 win over Grove City. The Lions won their fourth straight OCC-Ohio championship.
Desh Molton, Gilmour boys basketball
Had a team-high 24 points to defeat John F. Kennedy Catholic (Warren) 74-63.
Aamir Rogers, Fairfield boys basketball
Rogers put up 17 points and eight rebounds in a win over Princeton.
In tonight’s win over Princeton High School: @GabeClemmons1 9pts - 7rbs @Daviawne1 12pts - 4/7 3PT - 1stl @kamsand0 4rbs - 4asst - 3stls
— FairfieldHSBasketball (@FairfieldHS_MBB) February 11, 2023
@1cash5 3pts 3rebs 1asst@aamirrogers11 17pts 8rbs@RayConey2 10pts 6rbs 3asst 1stl @Lewis_Mike12 14pts 3stls 1asst pic.twitter.com/p8B0LlcUYa
Luke Skaljac, Brecksville boys basketball
Dropped 20 points and had 10 rebounds and five assists to edge Nordonia 55-47.
Sydnie Smith, Bexley girls basketball
Led the Lions with 15 points as they cruised to a 48-28 victory over Granville.
Corri Vermilya, Loundonville girls basketball
The junior became the school’s all-time leading scorer with 1,631 points in a 44-point performance as the Lady Redbirds knocked off Fredericktown 70-60. She also had 32 points and 11 rebounds in a loss to Ellet.
This steal and layup by @CorriVermilya provided the final points of the first half. pic.twitter.com/PGM41DISYY
— Ryan (@Isley23) February 7, 2023
Ryan Walsh, Elyria boys basketball
Knocked down last-second free throws to give the Pioneers a 58-57 win over Avon Lake in overtime.
FINAL (OT)
— Sean Fitzgerald (@fitzonsportsbsr) February 8, 2023
Ryan Walsh the hero! @ElyriaAthletics 58@AvonLakeSports 57@MJournalSports @travisnelson40 pic.twitter.com/eNrEeeSRzQ