LEXINGTON — Lexington’s Brayden Fogle wants the ball in his hands at crunch time. Heck, the 6-5 sophomore was even dribbling a ball during a post-game interview Friday night. Then again, Fogle was likely still burning off steam after a frenetic fourth quarter against New Philadelphia that saw the Minutemen earn at least a share […]
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Junior service: Husty, Legron help Lexington power past Ashland
LEXINGTON — Lexington is ranked second in Ohio among Division II basketball teams, a squad best known for 6-foot-8 senior Elijah Hudson and five heralded sophomores. But it was the team’s two juniors who made their presence felt on Friday night in a 74-50 home win against Ashland. Starter Gavin Husty and substitute Jakob LeGron […]
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Loudonville No. 1, Lex No. 2 in OHSAA’s updated RPI rankings
COLUMBUS – A number of north central Ohio basketball teams, boys and girls, are keeping a close eye on the Ohio High School Athletic Association’s Ratings Percentage Index. There’s a good reason for it. The RPI rankings will be used to determine seeding for the statewide district tournament draws, which are Feb. 4 for girls and […]
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Lexington takes care of business against Madison to remain perfect in the OCC
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Scott Hamilton had seen enough midway through the fourth quarter and burned a timeout. His Lexington basketball team, ranked No. 2 in Ohio among Division II schools, led Madison by 30 points. But the veteran coach was displeased with a lack of focus, even in a game the Minutemen ultimately went on […]
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Unbeaten Lexington survives battle with Mount Vernon
LEXINGTON — Scott Hamilton is not a fan of early January, the time that statewide basketball polls come out for the first time during the season. The veteran Lexington basketball coach is even less fond of initial rankings that come out right before a game — especially with team that starts three sophomores and has […]
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Lexington dismantles West Holmes
LEXINGTON — The beat goes on for the Lexington boys basketball team, which put a beating on visiting West Holmes on Friday night. The Minutemen hammered the Knights 63-20 to reach the halfway point of the regular season with a perfect 11-0 mark, 6-0 and alone atop the Ohio Cardinal Conference. Coach Scott Hamilton’s squad […]
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Lexington survives Shelby, 61-57, in tournament atmosphere
With nearly every gym seat filled, Lexington remained unbeaten before the New Year with a 61-57 victory over the Shelby Whippets.
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Lexington’s size overpowers Ontario in the paint
LEXINGTON — The Lexington boys basketball secured a Merry Christmas for its fans on Saturday night. The undefeated Minutemen controlled the lane and the game to finish with a resounding 84-46 victory over Richland County rival Ontario. Lex flexed its interior power in a big way. Senior center Elijah Hudson led the charge with 19 […]
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Lexington cranks up offense to overwhelm Ashland
ASHLAND – It’s not easy for a basketball team to find new ways to win after starting a season 6-0. The Lexington boys did it anyway Friday night at Ashland High School. Punishingly successful inside the paint through six games, the Minutemen hit four of their first five tries from 3-point land against the Arrows […]
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Lexington hammers Wadsworth in Steve Smith Classic
ORRVILLE — Lexington took its undefeated season on the road and handled its latest assignment with aplomb. The Minutemen pounded Wadsworth 66-35 on Saturday afternoon in the 19th annual Steve Smith Classic at Orrville High School. Sophomore standouts Brayden Fogle and Seven Allen led the way, each pumping in 16 points. Fogle added 12 rebounds […]