Basketball Game Preview: Hilliard Darby Panthers vs. Olentangy Berlin Bears

The Hilliard Darby Panthers will square off against the Olentangy Berlin Bears at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The timing is sure in Hilliard Darby's favor as the squad sits on three straight wins at home while Olentangy Berlin has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.

On Tuesday, Hilliard Darby came up short against Grove City and fell 46-37. While losing is never fun, the Panthers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 88th, while the Greyhounds are ranked 31st).

Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Olentangy Berlin). They were the clear victor by a 71-47 margin over Olentangy Orange on Tuesday. With the Bears ahead 36-14 at the half, the game was all but over already.

Hilliard Darby's defeat dropped their record down to 10-5. As for Olentangy Berlin, their victory bumped their record up to 10-6.

Hilliard Darby came up short against Olentangy Berlin in their previous meeting back in December of 2024, falling 46-42. Will Hilliard Darby have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.