Newark recorded a big victory over Lancaster 64-33 for an Ohio boys basketball victory at Lancaster High on Feb. 16.
Newark darted in front of Lancaster 14-6 to begin the second quarter.
The Wildcats fought to a 31-17 half margin at the Gales’ expense.
Newark breathed fire to a 55-23 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Gales narrowed the gap 10-9 in the final quarter but it was too little, too late.
Last season, Newark and Lancaster squared off on Feb. 17, 2023 at Lancaster High School.
In recent action on Feb. 9, Lancaster faced off against Pickerington Central and Newark took on Groveport Madison on Feb. 9 at Newark High School.
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