High School Basketball in Greater Cincinnati saw action-packed games from Jan. 8-14, with district and league matchups and teams competing in showcases in various locations throughout Ohio and Kentucky.

By the Numbers
  • Kentucky schools went 3-1 at the LaRosa's Holiday Hardwood Classic, with standout performances from Cooper, Great Crossing, and Covington Catholic.
  • Aiken leads the Red Division of the CMAC with a 9-4 overall record and features Junior guard Jaiden Arnold, contributing to the team's success.
  • Gamble Montessori in the Blue Division is looking for its first league title, boasting a strong 8-0 league play record.
  • Goshen is off to a strong 13-1 start and holds the top spot in the American Division of the Southern Buckeye Athletic and Academic Conference.
Wins of the week
  • Lakota West extended its win streak to four games with a 65-56 victory over Toledo Central Catholic, with sophomore Katie Fox leading the team with 28 points and 12 rebounds.
  • Newport secured a 62-43 victory over Holy Cross to win the Ninth Region All "A" championship, led by freshman Griffin Starks with 18 points and six rebounds.
  • Notre Dame overcame a deficit in a 49-44 victory against Simon Kenton, rallying to victory with strong performances from Sophia Gibson, Addie Lawrie, and Emma Holtzapfel.
  • Ryle secured a 57-52 win over Cooper, leading to a shakeup in the boys 33rd District standings.
  • St. Xavier clinched a 54-53 victory over La Salle in another classic GCL-South showdown, with Jacob Wassler's buzzer-beating tip-in sealing the win.
Bottom Line

The high school basketball action in Greater Cincinnati showcased outstanding performances from various teams, setting the stage for intense competition and potential upsets in the upcoming games.