Ohio High School Basketball - Wheelersburg holds off Western
December 22, 2023: Wheelersburg, OH 45694 Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Wheelersburg Pirates (Wheelersburg, OH) and the visiting Western Indians (Latham, OH), saw Wheelersburg's basketball squad hold off Western by a tally of 64-60.
With the victory, Wheelersburg improves its record to 5-1 on the campaign. The Pirates host Portsmouth (Portsmouth, OH) to confront the Trojans in a non-league challenge on Friday, December 29. The Trojans come into the challenge with a record of 6-0. Portsmouth won 77-69 in their recent non-league challenge against Providence Christian Academy (Lilburn, GA)
Next up, the Indians confront the Federal Hocking Lancers (Stewart, OH) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 29. Western will attempt to improve on its 3-5 season record. The Lancers come into the challenge with a 4-3 record after their 65-44 non-league loss to Warren (Vincent, OH).