New Middletown Springfield topped Kinsman Badger 40-38 in a tough tilt for an Ohio girls basketball victory on Feb. 28.

The first quarter gave New Middletown Springfield a 7-4 lead over Kinsman Badger.

The Tigers and the Braves battled to a standoff at 14-14 as the third quarter began.

Kinsman Badger darted a close margin over New Middletown Springfield as both teams headed to make end of the third quarter adjustments.

The Braves had the advantage to start the final quarter, but the Tigers won the session and the game with a 14-10 performance.

In recent action on Feb. 24, Kinsman Badger faced off against North Jackson Jackson-Milton and New Middletown Springfield took on Columbiana Heartland on Feb. 24 at New Middletown Springfield Local High School.

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