The New Lexington Panthers basketball squad (New Lexington, OH), was crushed 51-22 in Friday's league battle with the host West Muskingum Tornadoes (Zanesville, OH)

With the victory, West Muskingum advances its record to 3-0 on the year. The Tornadoes host Morgan (McConnelsville, OH) to meet the Raiders in a battle on Tuesday, February 11. The Raiders enter the battle with a record of 1-4.

The Panthers now own a 1-16 record. They put it on the line next when they host River View for a non-league battle on Tuesday, February 11.