The Whiteoak Lady Wildcats went toe-to-toe with the Hillsboro Lady Indians for three straight quarters, then delivered the final blow in the final 5:44 with a 3-pointer from senior Kristen Seip as they didn't trail for the remainder of the non-league affair, defeating their county rival 49-40 Monday night at Whiteoak High School.

The Whiteoak Lady Wildcats went toe-to-toe with the Hillsboro Lady Indians for three straight quarters, then delivered the final blow in the final 5:44 with a 3-pointer from senior Kristen Seip as they didn't trail for the remainder of the non-league affair, defeating their county rival 49-40 Monday night at Whiteoak High School.

Coming down to the final free throws attempted by the Madison-Plains Golden Eagles, the McClain Tigers gained a bit of revenge Saturday night against the defending South Central Ohio League champions as only one of the final two shots went through the hoop, with the Tigers gaining a 64-63 league win over the Golden Eagles at McClain High School.

Coming down to the final free throws attempted by the Madison-Plains Golden Eagles, the McClain Tigers gained a bit of revenge Saturday night against the defending South Central Ohio League champions as only one of the final two shots went through the hoop, with the Tigers gaining a 64-63 league win over the Golden Eagles at McClain High School.

Congratulations to cheapseats (Chet Gregory) for being this week's Highland County Tipoff winner.

In round two of their South Central Ohio League battle, the Washington Blue Lions charged ahead in the second half, breaking a fourth quarter tie to take the league win over the Hillsboro Indians 50-45 Saturday night in Washington C.H.
 

In round two of their South Central Ohio League battle, the Washington Blue Lions charged ahead in the second half, breaking a fourth quarter tie to take the league win over the Hillsboro Indians 50-45 Saturday night in Washington C.H.
 

Shuffling and shaking inside the paint, along with timely outside shooting, the Fairfield Lions showed they were king of the jungle Friday night as they defeated the Manchester Greyhounds 56-46 in Southern Hills League play.

Shuffling and shaking inside the paint, along with timely outside shooting, the Fairfield Lions showed they were king of the jungle Friday night as they defeated the Manchester Greyhounds 56-46 in Southern Hills League play.

Will McKenna and Jen Williams

Several basketball coaching changes had taken place in the SCOL, as the 1969-70 season rolled around. Sam Snyder had replaced Paul Hager, at McClain. John Lawhorn had been named head coach at Circleville, and Dave Larimer had replaced Vernon Hooper at Hillsboro.