Thursday’s high school basketball scores
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Battle scores 17 to lead Ohio State past New Orleans
COLUMBUS — Jamison Battle hit five 3-pointers and scored 17 points to lead Ohio State to a 78-36 romp over New Orleans on Thursday night.
Murphy III scores 28 points as Pelicans beat Cavaliers
CLEVELAND (AP) — Trey Murphy III scored 28 points while starting in place of New Orleans star Zion Williamson — out with an illness — and the Pelicans pulled away in the second half to beat the undermanned Cleveland Cavaliers 123-104 on Thursday night.
Ovechkin goal Capitals over Blue Jackets in OT
COLUMBUS — Alex Ovechkin ended his long goal drought with a dramatic game-winner on Thursday night.
Flacco gives Browns steady presence, leadership
BEREA — Joe Flacco looks much different, younger and a little less like his new coach.
New Orleans plays Cleveland, seeks 4th straight road win
New Orleans Pelicans (16-12, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (16-12, sixth in the Eastern Conference)
Ohio State puts home win streak on the line against New Orleans
New Orleans Privateers (5-6) at Ohio State Buckeyes (9-2, 1-1 Big Ten)
Roundup: Donaldson, Sommers lead Bluffton past Carey
BOYS BASKETBALL
Local broadcasts for Blue Jackets, 11 NHL teams will remain on Bally Sports after...
The NHL and Diamond Sports Group, the largest owner of regional sports networks, have reached an agreement that will keep local broadcasts for 11 teams on Bally Sports through the end of this season.
Merrill scores career-high 27 as Cavaliers, without Mitchell, beat Jazz
CLEVELAND — Sam Merrill set career highs with 27 points and eight 3-pointers off the bench, Caris LeVert scored 23 points, and the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Utah Jazz 124-116 on Wednesday night.
