Early action on the scoreboard pushed New Philadelphia to the front, and it stayed there to fend off Dover 43-40 in Ohio boys basketball action on January 8.
The Tornadoes had the advantage to start the final period, but the Quakers won the session and the game with an 8-4 performance.
The Tornadoes had cause for optimism when they began the fourth quarter on top of the Quakers 36-35.
Dover took a 19-18 lead over New Philadelphia heading to the half locker room.
The Quakers opened with a 14-8 advantage over the Tornadoes through the first quarter.
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