Marlington hosts West Branch in nonleague showdown Friday

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Marlington and West Branch meet Friday, Jan. 23, in a nonleague boys basketball game at Marlington in Alliance, Ohio. Tip is scheduled for 6:45 p.m. EST. Fans can find the full game page on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/ohio/basketball/games/6123840-west-branch-vs-marlington

Teams:

• Marlington Dukes — https://scorebooklive.com/ohio/basketball/teams/185902-marlington-dukes

• West Branch Warriors — https://scorebooklive.com/ohio/basketball/teams/190862-west-branch-warriors

Last meeting: Marlington topped West Branch 54-40 on Jan. 21, 2025. That result gives the Dukes recent momentum in this matchup, while the Warriors will be looking for payback on Marlington’s home floor.

Streaming and ticketing:

• Marlington’s NFHS Network page: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/marlington-alliance-oh/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

• West Branch’s NFHS Network page: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/west-branch-beloit-oh/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

(Only use the NFHS links above if Marlington or West Branch list the game on their NFHS streams.)

Notes for fans:

• Follow both teams on SBLive to keep up with late changes and to increase each team’s fan count.

• Picks are available on the game page — they’re for fun and to drive fan engagement. Picks and any win-chance projections can change, so follow the teams and make your pick for the team you want to see win.

Weather: This game will be played in Alliance, Ohio. Check the local forecast before you head out.

Get to the gym early and bring the noise — nonleague rivalry nights like this one can set the tone for the stretch run.