For three quarters, the Fairfield Lions went toe-to-toe with the Peebles Indians, even leading following 24 minutes. The problem was the final eight minutes of the Southern Hills League matchup, as the Lions were unable to grab rebounds, make free-throw baskets or keep the Indians from scoring, leading to a 60-52 loss Tuesday night at Grandle Gymnasium at FHS.

In a game that was the final one put on the schedule this season due to a cancellation, the Hillsboro Indians traveled over 200 miles round-trip to Greenville Saturday, and they didn't disappoint. The Indians tied the game in the final seconds of regulation, followed with timely free-throw shooting to gain a non-league 68-64 win at GHS.

The McClain Tigers' attempt to win a South Central Ohio League dual match came up one point short.

After having a Southern Hills League game postponed on Friday, the Lynchburg-Clay Mustangs were able hit the road Saturday night but were unable to return home with a win, falling to the Huntington Huntsmen, 59-50.

Highland County Press sports editor Stephen Forsha gives his opinion on London leaving the South Central Ohio League, talks about the upcoming "Rivalry Week" and looks back at the week that was.

Highland County Press sports editor Stephen Forsha gives his opinion on London leaving the South Central Ohio League, talks about the upcoming "Rivalry Week" and looks back at the week that was.

For the program known for their defense, which was there for the Tigers all four quarters, their offense showed up in full force in the final two quarters (including 15-0 run to start the fourth). The combination of defense, along with their second-half offense, allowed the Tigers to defeat the Unioto Shermans, 49-39 at McClain High School, handing UHS their second loss of the season.

For the program known for their defense, which was there for the Tigers all four quarters, their offense showed up in full force in the final two quarters (including 15-0 run to start the fourth). The combination of defense, along with their second-half offense, allowed the Tigers to defeat the Unioto Shermans, 49-39 at McClain High School, handing UHS their second loss of the season.

Being held to seven points in the first quarter put the McClain Tigers in a tough spot early on Friday night at Madison-Plains High School. In fact, it ended up being too much to overcome, as the visiting Tiger team fell to the Golden Eagles 54-42 in South Central Ohio League play.

It took an extra four minutes, but the Lynchburg-Clay Lady Mustangs left Ripley High School with a Southern Hills League win. LC fended off a tough Ripley team for a 45-44 overtime win on Thursday night at RHS.

It may have taken longer than anyone wanted it to take, but the wait is officially over. The Whiteoak Lady Wildcats no longer have to wait for their first win because on Thursday night they earned the victory, a 52-39 win against West Union.

It may have taken longer than anyone wanted it to take, but the wait is officially over. The Whiteoak Lady Wildcats no longer have to wait for their first win because on Thursday night they earned the victory, a 52-39 win against West Union.

Needing a win in the middle stages of the South Central Ohio League season, the McClain Lady Tigers did what they haven't accomplished in a few years. MHS won at "The Panther Pit" at Miami Trace High School, and not only won, but did it in dramatic fashion with timely baskets and points in not only the fourth quarter, but in overtime, for a 49-47 win Thursday.

Needing a win in the middle stages of the South Central Ohio League season, the McClain Lady Tigers did what they haven't accomplished in a few years. MHS won at "The Panther Pit" at Miami Trace High School, and not only won, but did it in dramatic fashion with timely baskets and points in not only the fourth quarter, but in overtime, for a 49-47 win Thursday.

The following are the team standings as of Jan. 12 for Miller's Auto Hospital - Highland Lanes.