New Philadelphia dented the scoreboard first, but Wooster responded to earn a 54-37 decision at New Philadelphia High on Dec. 17 in Ohio girls high school basketball action.

New Philadelphia started on steady ground by forging a 10-8 lead over Wooster at the end of the first quarter.

The Generals’ offense jumped in front for a 26-16 lead over the Quakers at the half.

Wooster darted to a 42-28 lead heading into the final quarter.

The Generals got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 12-9 edge.

In recent action on Dec. 10, New Philadelphia faced off against Dover and Wooster took on Mansfield Madison on Dec. 13 at Madison Comprehensive High School.

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