Columbus Grove wins OHSAA girls basketball championship 65-46

Columbus Grove won the OHSAA Division VI girls basketball state championship, defeating Rootstown 65-46. Columbus Grove built a strong early lead of 20-2 and maintained control throughout the game, with four players scoring in double digits. Rootstown, making its first state championship appearance, struggled early but fought back to narrow the gap. Despite their efforts, they could not overcome the deficit, finishing the season with a record of 27-1. Columbus Grove's Lauryn Auchmuty led her team with 17 points. Rootstown's top scorer was Kelsey Bittecuffer, who had 12 points. Both teams received strong community support during the championship.