Newark Licking Valley’s David Copperfield imitation was just good enough to mesmerize Zanesville in a 43-38 victory during this Ohio girls high school basketball game.

The Panthers withstood the Blue Devils’ last-gasp comeback in the final period to eventually earn the win.

The Panthers’ offense jumped to a 26-18 lead over the Blue Devils at the intermission.

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