LEXINGTON — Lexington used its two tight-end offense to perfection Friday night. But it was on a basketball court. Juniors Brayden Fogle (6-foot-5, 225) and Joe Caudill (6-4, 220) will likely both play Division I college football as tight ends after high school. Caudill made a verbal commitment on Friday to Michigan State University. Fogle […]
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Putting the band back together: Brayden Fogle rejoins Lexington teammates
LEXINGTON — Brayden Fogle was not yet born when the famous musical brothers Jake and Elwood put The Blues Brothers Band back together in the 1980 movie. But just like those brothers (played by John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd), the 6-foot-5 junior Lexington forward is starting to remember what it’s like when the music is […]
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Timeout: Lexington uses huddle to reset its effort in 71-54 win over Ashland
LEXINGTON — Scott Hamilton doesn’t call a lot of timeouts during a basketball game. So when the Lexington coach stopped the game three minutes into the fourth quarter on Friday night against Ashland, suffice to say he got his team’s attention. Watching a 19-point lead begin to evaporate in just over three minutes will trigger […]
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Lexington’s perimeter proficiency topples Shelby
SHELBY — Lexington sent a chilling message to future foes on Saturday night. The Minutemen can be as dangerous from the perimeter as the paint. Coach Scott Hamilton’s squad drilled 10-of-18 triples (56 percent) to subdue Shelby 73-53 in a non-conference boys basketball clash. (Photos by Tom Theodore) Junior point guard Seven Allen was the […]
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Lexington unleashes 4th-quarter flurry to subdue Madison in OCC clash
LEXINGTON — A big fourth-quarter push propelled Lexington to a 65-45 Ohio Cardinal Conference victory over Madison on Friday night. The Minutemen pulled away from a precarious, four-point edge entering the final period with a 25-9 burst over the final eight minutes to put away the visitors. (Photos by Tom Theodore) Gavin Husty netted five […]
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Lexington thumps Ontario to complete big weekend sweep
ONTARIO — Rebounding proved to be the theme of the weekend for the Lexington boys basketball team. On Saturday, the Minutemen hammered Ontario 75-50 in a non-conference encounter, utilizing a whopping 49-21 advantage on the glass. (Photos by Tom Theodore) That verdict came on the heels of Friday night’s huge win over previously undefeated Mansfield […]
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Lexington holds off Mansfield Sr. in Ohio Cardinal Conference showdown
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. The Minutemen (5-1, 3-1) connected on just 21-of-41 free throws, much to coach Scott […]
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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. The Minutemen expanded the margin to 36-28 through three periods, and put […]
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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. Lexington, with a lineup that often featured four guards, pressured and forced a young West Holmes […]
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State of Play: Richland County boys basketball on the upswing again
SHELBY — Greg Gallaway knew it and so did Mansfield Senior coach Marquis Sykes and Lexington’s Scott Hamilton. No matter which team won the Division II Ontario district tournament, there were going to be some worthy squads sitting at home for the regional. “We said there were going to be some very good basketball teams […]