McComb took full advantage of overtime to defeat Old Fort 49-42 for an Ohio girls basketball victory on Feb. 24.
Old Fort started on steady ground by forging a 15-10 lead over McComb at the end of the first quarter.
The Panthers’ offense moved in front for a 24-17 lead over the Stockaders at halftime.
Old Fort showed its spirit while rallying to within 29-25 in the third quarter.
Nothing was decided in the fourth quarter, with the Panthers and the Stockaders locked in a 38-38 stalemate.
McComb got the better of the first overtime-period scoring, finishing the game in style with a 11-4 edge.
Last season, McComb and Old Fort squared off on Feb. 18, 2023 at McComb High School.
In recent action on Feb. 15, McComb faced off against Mt Blanchard Riverdale and Old Fort took on Tiffin Calvert on Feb. 15 at Tiffin Calvert High School.
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