First Posted: 1/26/2015
Lima Senior took a five-point lead into the fourth quarter but Toledo Whitmer came on strong in the final eight minutes to beat the Spartans 53-52 in girls high school basketball Monday night.
Essence Cowan scored 18 points and Rion Thompson had 13 points for Lima Senior (9-6, 3-5 Three Rivers Athletic Conference).
Maddie Brown scored 22 points, including five 3-pointers, for Whitmer (9-6, 5-4 TRAC).
Crestview 44
Van Wert 27
Emily Bauer scored 14 points and Lindsey Motycka had 12 points for Crestview (15-0).
Erin Morrow led Van Wert (4-12) with 12 points.
Columbus Grove 57
Fort Jennings 37
Jade Clement scored 26 points, including four 3-pointers, and Carlee McCluer had 13 points for Columbus Grove (10-6, 3-3 Putnam County League).
Erin Osting led Fort Jennings with 13 points.
Liberty-Benton 59
Kalida 44
The Eagles recorded the 200th win of coach Nate Irwin’s career.
