Girls basketball: Anna hangs on, beats Russia 45-44
RUSSIA — Anna has been dealing with periods of inconsistent play this year, and a lull near the end of a Shelby County Athletic League game on Thursday was almost costly.
Girls basketball: Vordemark doing a little of everything for Sidney
FAIRBORN — Larkyn Vordemark did something few basketball players do during a season: play a few soccer games in Florida.
Boys basketball notes: Russia off to another hot start
RUSSIA — Russia won its first 10 games a year ago and is halfway to matching that start this season.
Girls basketball notes: Unexpected youth movement hasn’t slowed Botkins
BOTKINS — Newcomers have had to step up sooner than expected for Botkins. Second-year coach Tyler Carson said they’re learning their roles quickly.
Girls basketball: Sidney beats Stebbins, stays ahead in MVL standings
SIDNEY — Sidney picked up a critical early-season Miami Valley League win on Wednesday against Stebbins.
Boys basketball notes: Botkins off to hot start
JACKSON CENTER — Botkins was a bit of a one-man show at times last year with Carter Pleiman, who is starting as a freshman at Heidelberg.
Boys basketball notes: Lehman Catholic off to strong start
SIDNEY — Lehman Catholic has all but two players back from a 15-win campaign last year, and sixth-year coach Pat Carlisle says it is the deepest team he has had in his tenure.
Boys basketball: Sidney dominates Xenia 69-47
XENIA — Despite playing its second game in a 48-hour span, Sidney didn’t wear out in a Miami Valley League game on Thursday and was too much for Xenia to keep up with.
Girls basketball: Sidney runs away in second half from Xenia
XENIA — Even without two players, Sidney’s defense was too much for Xenia in a Miami Valley League game on Thursday.
Boys basketball: Sidney pulls away late from Tecumseh
NEW CARLISLE — After a bad end in its season opener against Troy on Friday, Sidney played its best in the fourth quarter of a nonconference game on Tuesday.
