LEXINGTON — The Minutemen won in spite of themselves. Seven Allen scored a game-high 21 points and Lexington survived a dreadful shooting performance from the free throw line in a 74-70 Ohio Cardinal Conference win over Mansfield Senior on Friday nigh.
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Lexington uses big 2nd half to pull away from New Philadelphia
NEW PHILADELPHIA — A strong second-half effort fueled Lexington’s Ohio Cardinal Conference victory at New Philadelphia on Friday night. The Minutemen jumped on top 12-6 through the first quarter, and led 21-19 at halftime. The second half belonged to coach Scott Hamilton’s team.
Allen’s 17 points help Lexington drum Dover
DOVER — Lexington overcame a slow start to deny Dover for a Saturday night road win in boys basketball action. Junior Seven Allen paced the Minutemen (3-0) with 17 points, while classmate Joe Caudill contributed 15 points and five rebounds.
No Fogle, no problem: Lexington guards shine in pounding of West Holmes
LEXINGTON — The best big man in the Ohio Cardinal Conference last season was injured and sitting on the bench Friday night for Lexington. But oh my, the Minutemen have a flock of smaller guys capable of wreaking havoc.
Minutemen subdue Clear Fork in boys basketball opener
LEXINGTON — It took a team effort for Lexington to turn back the season’s first big scoring outburst by Clear Fork’s Garrett Hotz. Hotz erupted for 33 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, but it wasn’t enough as the Minutemen jumped in front early and maintained their lead throughout for a 65-51 victory in a season-opening […]
Ontario’s Miller, Shelby’s DeVito share top honor on All-Northwest District team
FINDLAY — They will forever be linked after orchestrating three epic showdowns in the past two years, including last week’s see-it-to-believe-it regional semifinal at Arlin Field. It should come as no surprise then that Ontario’s Bodpegn Miller and Shelby’s Brayden DeVito shared top billing when the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association unveiled its All-Northwest District […]
Nov. 15: Ohio high school football playoff roundup
COLUMBUS — Friday night’s Ohio high school football action included regional semifinal matchups. Only games reported to the Scorestream app were included in this roundup. All game summaries were generated by Lede Ai.
Caudill’s exploits spearhead Lexington’s stunning postseason run
LEXINGTON — Joe Caudill looked defeated as he left the field, his shoulders slumped and his gaze aimed downward. Lexington had just let an Ohio Cardinal Conference championship slip through its fingers in a 30-21 Week 10 loss at Ashland and Caudill, Lex’s junior quarterback, felt responsible. He had thrown two interceptions that were returned […]
Shelby to meet Ontario at Arlin Field in Sweet 16 football clash
MANSFIELD — The high school football game all of Richland County has enjoyed the past two seasons will become a trilogy on Friday night at Arlin Field in Mansfield. Shelby has taken the measure of Ontario in the past two regular seasons in a couple of outstanding contests that determined the Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference championship.
Caudill’s 7 TDs fuel Lexington’s 2nd straight playoff upset
ROCKY RIVER, Ohio — Lexington junior Joe Caudill is having himself quite a postseason party, and so is the Lexington football team. The Minutemen simply refuse to let their season end, no matter where the schedule takes them.

