Ohio High School Basketball - New Lexington ripped by Big Walnut
January 2, 2024: Sunbury, OH 43074 The Big Walnut Golden Eagles basketball team scored 67 points and held the visiting New Lexington Panthers to 40 in the Golden Eagles non-league triumph on Tuesday.
The Golden Eagles now hold a 7-2 record. They play next when they host Westerville North for a Ohio Capital - Capital bout on Friday, January 5. Big Walnut will play a Warriors squad coming off a 59-54 non-league loss to Olentangy Orange (Lewis Center, OH). The Warriors record now stands at 6-2.
Next up, the Panthers play the Morgan Raiders (McConnelsville, OH) in a Muskingum Valley bout, on Friday, January 5. New Lexington will attempt to upgrade on its 8-2 season record. The Raiders come into the bout with a 3-5 record after their 50-44 non-league win over Liberty Union (Baltimore, OH).