The Ohio high school girls basketball season tips-off Friday, Nov. 27, and as usual, the Buckeye State will be home to some of the nation’s top players and teams.

Columbus Northland is ranked No. 4 in USA Today’s initial Super 25 rankings.

He was all-state first. Then he was named Mr. Basketball.

Cleveland Central Catholic relied on its depth and speed to beat Piketon 76-52 on Thursday in a Division III state semifinal at Value City Arena.

Top-ranked Columbus Northland and Division I player of the year Jared Sullinger will be on display when the state boys basketball tournament tips off for the 87th time this week at Ohio State’s Value City Arena.

Green was gold as the Northland Vikings were victorious over Westerville North Warriors Saturday.

Raven Ferguson scored 21 points as Columbus Africentric beat Columbus Harvest Prep 61-35 in a Division IV regional final Saturday in Pickerington.

Darby advanced in the sectionals with a final score of 45-22 over the Trojans.

The Olentangy Orange Pioneers hosted the Olentangy Braves Saturday night.

Canal Winchester Indians hosted Logan Elm Saturday night.

Thomas Worthington hosted the Central Crossing Comets Friday night.

Dublin Scioto hosted the Dublin Jerome Celtics Friday night.

The Lady Shamrocks played the Hillard Davidson Wildcats at the OCC title game Friday.

Beechcroft High School hosted the Brookhaven Bearcats Friday night.

Gahanna Lincoln High School hosted Grove City on Friday night.