Lexington posted a narrow 74-70 win over Mansfield for an Ohio boys basketball victory at Lexington High on Dec. 20.

Lexington jumped in front of Mansfield 17-16 to begin the second quarter.

The Minutemen fought to a 31-29 intermission margin at the Tygers’ expense.

The gap remained steady with both teams scoring evenly in the third quarter.

The Minutemen got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 21-19 edge.

Last time Lexington and Mansfield played in a 83-56 game on Jan. 20, 2024.

In recent action on Dec. 14, Mansfield faced off against Fremont Ross.

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