FORT LORAMIE — It took an Ohio State recruit to do it, but Lexington’s undefeated season ended on Sunday afternoon at the Fort Loramie Martin Luther King Classic.
Future Buckeye center Austin Parks led St. Marys Memorial to a come-from-behind, 49-46 victory over the Minutemen. Parks, a 6-foot-11 senior, pumped in 20 points and grabbed seven rebounds to help his squad overcome a fourth-quarter deficit.
The two clubs battled to an 11-11 first-period tie before the Roughriders nosed in front 23-22 at the half. Lex moved on top 35-34 heading to the final eight minutes in a game that was close throughout.
Lexington freshman Brayden Fogle topped coach Scott Hamilton’s team with 16 points, while senior Hudson Moore chipped in 12 points. Senior Baden Forup recorded eight points and eight rebounds and Elijah Hudson collected eight points as the Minutemen fell to 12-1.
Lex returns to action on Friday at Madison.
Brayden Sullivan’s nine points backed Parks for the St. Marys, which improved to 7-5. The Roughriders travel to Coldwater on Monday.
