Ohio High School Basketball - Heartland Christian nips Jackson-Milton
February 1, 2024: Columbiana, OH 44408 Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Heartland Christian Lions (Columbiana, OH) and the visiting Jackson-Milton Bluejays (North Jackson, OH), saw Heartland Christian's basketball squad hold off Jackson-Milton by a tally of 54-47.
With the victory, Heartland Christian improves its record to 9-8 on the campaign. The Lions host Malvern (Malvern, OH) to play the Hornets in a non-league challenge on Saturday, February 3. The Hornets come into the challenge with a record of 6-12. Malvern lost 48-33 in their recent league challenge against Conotton Valley (Bowerston, OH)
Next up, the Bluejays play the Mineral Ridge Rams (Mineral Ridge, OH) in a Mahoning Valley - Scarlet challenge, on Monday, February 5. Jackson-Milton will attempt to improve on its 7-9 season record. The Rams come into the challenge with a 18-2 record after their 56-40 league win over Western Reserve (Berlin Center, OH).