Ohio High School Basketball - Chesapeake holds off Gallia Academy
December 16, 2021: Gallipolis, OH 45631 Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Chesapeake Panthers (Chesapeake, OH) and the host Gallia Academy Blue Devils (Gallipolis, OH), saw Chesapeake's basketball squad hold off Gallia Academy by a tally of 38-33.
With the victory, Chesapeake improves its record to 2-5 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to Scott (Madison, WV) to confront the Skyhawks in a non-league challenge on Saturday, December 18. The Skyhawks come into the challenge with a record of 0-5. Scott lost 76-46 in their recent non-league challenge against Lincoln County (Hamlin, WV)
Next up, the Blue Devils confront the Meigs Marauders (Pomeroy, OH) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, December 18. Gallia Academy will attempt to improve on its 3-7 season record. The Marauders come into the challenge with a 2-3 record after their 56-52 league loss to Athens (The Plains, OH).