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Massillon Beats Lima 75-63 in OHSAA D-2 State Semi’s

The Massillon Tigers will play for the Division 2 OHSAA Boys Basketball State Championship on Sunday, March 22 against Westerville North thanks to a convincing 75-63 victory over Lima Senior in the State Semi-Finals.

Xavier Williams led the way for the Tigers with 20 points and 8 rebounds. Geo Jackson Jr. added 18 points, Jadyce Thigpen with 15 points and Braylon Gamble chipped in 11 points in the victory.

Massillon Beats Lima 75-63 in OHSAA D-2 State Semi’s

Massillon’s defense helped hold the Spartans to only 36% shooting overall and a dismal 3 for 33 shooting on 3-point field goals for 9%.

Next up for the (26-1) Tigers, who have now won 23 games in a row, Westerville North High School who is also (26-1).

Tip off for the Division 2 State Championship Game from UD Arena, on the campus of Dayton University is set for 12 PM and you will hear that game “LIVE” on News-Talk 1480 WHBC with Dan Belford and Bob Jeffreys on the call.

Massillon head coach Josh Hose talks to WHBC’s Dan Belford following the Tigers 75-63 win over Lima in the D-2 State Semi-Finals