The New Lexington Panthers ran past the host West Muskingum Tornadoes basketball team by a final score of 45-34 in Saturday's league game.

In their next game, the Panthers face the Philo Electrics (Duncan Falls, OH) in a Muskingum Valley game, on Wednesday, December 7. New Lexington will attempt to move on its 4-0 season record. The Electrics enter the game with a 0-3 record after their 60-32 league loss to Tri-Valley (Dresden, OH).

With the defeat, West Muskingum moves to 2-2 on the year. The Tornadoes travel to Licking Valley (Newark, OH) to face the Panthers in a non-league game on Friday, December 30. The Panthers enter the game with a record of 1-2.