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Maysville 68, Bishop Hartley 54

Panthers dance to their 21st straight win, down Hawks

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Feb 18, 2026
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Written by 270 Hoops staff writer Luke Harrington

ZANESVILLE, OH - Small town basketball is a special thing.

Two hours before the Varsity game, Maysville high school, which is located in south Zanesville, was nearly at capacity for a highly anticipated matchup between the Panthers (20-1) and visiting Bishop Hartley (14-3).

In 2024, The fairytale three-year stretch for the Maysville Panthers began at Ohio University in the regional semi-finals vs. the same Bishop Hartley squad. Senior Alex Bobb stunned the Hawks with a fade away prayer as time expired to send his team to the regional finals.

In 2026, both teams are state championship contenders once again.

Maysville is looking for their third straight state championship appearance and second straight Division Four crown
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