Lexington topped Ashland 49-44 in a tough tilt for an Ohio girls basketball victory on Feb. 1.

The two teams dueled to an even start, with Lexington and Ashland settling for a 11-11 first-quarter knot.

The Minutemen opened a meager 26-23 gap over the Arrows at the intermission.

Ashland took the lead 35-32 to start the fourth quarter.

The Arrows had the advantage to start the fourth quarter, but the Minutemen won the session and the game with a 17-9 performance.

Last season, Ashland and Lexington squared off on Jan. 5, 2023 at Lexington High School.

In recent action on Jan. 20, Lexington faced off against Mansfield and Ashland took on New Philadelphia on Jan. 25 at Ashland High School.

Check out our complete girls basketball roundup to stay up-to-date on all the action.

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