New Lexington earned a convincing 68-28 win over McConnelsville Morgan at New Lexington High on Jan. 5 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.

New Lexington opened with a 21-5 advantage over McConnelsville Morgan through the first quarter.

The Panthers fought to a 40-14 half margin at the Raiders’ expense.

New Lexington pulled to a 57-17 lead heading into the final quarter.

The Panthers and the Raiders each scored in the fourth quarter.

Last time New Lexington and McConnelsville Morgan played in a 49-35 game on Feb. 7, 2023.

In recent action on Dec. 30, New Lexington faced off against Circleville Logan Elm and McConnelsville Morgan took on Baltimore Liberty Union on Dec. 30 at Baltimore Liberty Union High School.

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