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The league and section title by Athens were mainly due to its strong defense throughout the season.

Athens' Elijah Williams attempts a shot while Zane Trace's Colby Swain attempts a block during the game on Thursday.

Athens Basketball: Bulldogs' constant turnovers lead to playoff exit

Athens have had issues with keeping possession all season, and now it helps ends its season.

Athens’ Justin Hynes goes for a layup during the Bulldogs’ game against Logan Elm on Feb. 22.

Athens Basketball: Athens looks to its defense in district semifinal

Athens needs its defense to step up in the district semifinals against Zane Trace.

Athens Basketball: Justin Hynes has been consistent and clutch for the Bulldogs all season

Every game, Justin Hynes steps up when the team needs someone.

Elijah Williams drives to the hoop in Athens game versus Logan Elm on Friday, February 22, 2019.

Athens Basketball: Clutch free throws and defense lead Athens to sectional championship

Strong zone defense and clutch free throws led Athens to a sectional championship over Logan Elm 43-40.

Athens Bulldogs point guard Elijah Williams (no. 3) moves past Meigs guard Coulter Cleland (no. 10) during the second half of the Bulldogs game against Meigs High School on Feb 8. The Bulldogs won 55-51.

Athens Basketball: Bulldogs look to experience and size advantage in sectional final

To win a sectional final Friday, Athens will need to use its experience and size advantage against Logan Elm.

The Athens Bulldogs' bench reacts after beating the Meigs Marauders 55-51 to clinch the Tri-Valley Conference championship.

Athens Basketball: Takeaways from final two regular season games

Athens finished the regular season with two straight losses in which its shooting struggled.

Logan Maxfield goes up for an acrobatic finish Tuesday in Athens 69-23 victory over Wellston to clinch the TVC-Ohio title.

Athens Basketball: Bulldogs wraps up regular season with two nonconference games

A tough road game and a makeup game from a couple weeks ago end Athens’ regular season.

Athens Basketball: Defense leads Bulldogs to dominating victory

Athens gave up a combined five points in the second and third quarters.

Athens guard Andre Stephens cuts down a piece of the net after the Bulldogs clinched the TVC Conference title on Friday by defeating Meigs 55-51.

Athens Basketball: Bulldogs gets fourth seed in Division II district tournament

The tournament seedings were announced Sunday.

Athens forward Brayden Markins plays against Alexander in a conference game on Feb. 2. (FILE)

Athens Basketball: Different defenses has helped stifle opponents

The ability to play a 2-3 zone and man-to-man defense has been crucial for Athens this year.

Athens point guard Elijah Williams attempts a shot in a conference game against Alexander on Feb. 2.

Athens Basketball: Bulldogs take lead in TVC-Ohio with 53-38 win over Alexander

Athens shut down the Alexander offense and made its free throws.

Isaiah Butcher shoots a three-pointer in the first quarter of Athens' 54-47 victory over Marietta Tuesday.

Athens Basketball: Bulldogs prepare for big conference battle

The Bulldogs look to take sole possession of first place in their conference after this weekend.

Athen's Logan Maxfield (#25) prepares to dodge Vinton County's Cameron Hamon (#20) during a tournament game at Logan High School in on Friday, February 23. Vinton County would go on to win this game 69-60.

Athens Basketball: Athens staves off late Chesapeake comeback to capture its second victory

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A Logan Maxfield steal and score with 10 seconds remaining in the game secured the 63-57 win for the Bulldogs.

Logan Maxfield takes a three-pointer in the 60-54 loss to Waverly for Athens in which Maxfield scored 14 points.

Athens Basketball: Five things learned from the first two games

Athens learned a lot from its first two games despite both being losses.

Elijah Williams goes up for a layup on a fastbreak in Athens’ 45-35 loss to Gallia Academy.

Athens Basketball: Athens unable to make enough shots in season opening loss

Athens opened the season with a 45-35 loss to Gallia Academy.

Athens High School junior shooting guard Dalton Cozart (#20) goes up for a shot against Miami Trace on March 2, 2017. The Bulldogs lost their playoff game 62-53.

Athens Basketball: Despite graduating 1,000 point scorer, Bulldogs to return just as strong

Despite graduating Griffin Lutz, the Bulldogs expect to be just as good next season.

Athens Basketball: Bulldogs season comes to an end with loss to Miami Trace

Athens dropped its district semifinal playoff game to Miami Trace in The Convo.

Athens Highschool Basketball Coach Mickey Cozart, left, poses for a portrait with his son, Dalton Cozart, at Athens High School on February 21.

Athens Basketball: Mickey and Dalton Cozart's relationship transcends basketball

What's it like for Dalton Cozart to play for his dad?

Dalton Mozart (20) drives through the opposition against Wellston High School on January 13th, 2016 STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER|MATT STARKEY

Athens Basketball: Bulldogs must rebound from slump in first playoff game