Ashland posted a narrow 49-43 win over New Philadelphia at Ashland High on Dec. 27 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
New Philadelphia started on steady ground by forging an 18-15 lead over Ashland at the end of the first quarter.
The Arrows kept a 26-25 halftime margin at the Quakers’ expense.
Nothing was decided in the third quarter, with Ashland and New Philadelphia locked in a 34-34 stalemate.
The Arrows got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 15-9 edge.
Last time Ashland and New Philadelphia played in a 54-31 game on Jan. 23, 2024.
In recent action on Dec. 20, Ashland faced off against Wooster and New Philadelphia took on Millersburg W. Holmes on Dec. 20 at New Philadelphia High School.
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