HOWLAND TAKES CARE OF BUSINESS IN BOARDMAN
BOARDMAN, OH- The Boardman boys’ basketball team faced another setback on Tuesday night, extending their losing streak to ten games with a 52-42 defeat against Howland. Despite a strong start in the first quarter, Boardman couldn’t maintain the lead, as Howland rallied and dominated in the later stages of the game.
Boardman’s early 18-4 lead showcased their potential, but Howland made strategic adjustments to turn the tide. Howland’s press defense and offense began to click, erasing Boardman’s lead and putting them on the back foot.
With Boardman stuck at 34 points, Howland staged a comeback, scoring 13 unanswered points and taking the lead. Although Boardman showed resilience, narrowing the gap to a single point in the final quarter, Howland’s strategic play, including effective free-throw shooting, secured their victory.
For Howland, John Perry led the way with 17 points.
Grayson Eicher continued to shoot the ball well, with multiple 3’s on his way to 10 points. Nico Holzschuh and Jeffrey Markovitch both scored 7 points. Terrell McDowell and Noah Ziak each scored 6 points. Kaden Mayhew scored 4 points and Zach Haus rounded out the scoring with 2 free throws. Vince Butto, Sullivan Smith and Jayse Varley each contributed as well.
Looking ahead, Boardman will seek a turnaround as they face Canfield at home on Friday. Meanwhile, Howland (7-7) has an opportunity to build momentum with an upcoming game against Warren G. Harding on January 23.
