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Wilmington Today
By the People, for the People
Lions Overtake Wildcats in Second Half for 53-49 Win
Blanchester unable to maintain first-half defensive effort against New Richmond
Published on Feb. 27, 2026
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In a high school basketball matchup, Blanchester led New Richmond 30-21 at halftime, but the Lions rallied in the second half to defeat the Wildcats 53-49. Blanchester's strong first-half defense could not hold up as New Richmond scored 32 points in the final two quarters to overtake the home team.
Why it matters
This game highlights the challenges high school basketball teams face in maintaining intensity and execution throughout an entire game. Blanchester's early defensive success was not enough to secure the win, as New Richmond made key adjustments and capitalized on the Wildcats' inability to match their second-half scoring output.
The details
Blanchester held a 30-21 lead at halftime, thanks in large part to 11 first-quarter points from Brayden Behymer and a stifling defensive effort. However, New Richmond stormed back in the second half, scoring 32 points to overtake the Wildcats. Braxton Short led Blanchester with 14 points, while Behymer finished with 13 and Cam Vogel added 12.
- The game was played on Thursday night at the Blanchester High School gym.
- Blanchester led 30-21 at halftime.
The players
Brayden Behymer
A Blanchester player who scored 11 points in the first quarter and finished with 13 points.
Braxton Short
The leading scorer for Blanchester with 14 points.
Cam Vogel
A Blanchester player who scored 12 points.
New Richmond
The visiting team that rallied in the second half to defeat Blanchester 53-49.
Blanchester
The home team that led 30-21 at halftime but could not hold on for the win.
The takeaway
This game showcases the importance of maintaining defensive intensity and execution throughout an entire high school basketball game. Blanchester's early success was not enough to secure the win, as New Richmond made key adjustments and capitalized on the Wildcats' inability to match their second-half scoring output.
