Lexington used overtime to slip past Willard 59-57 in Ohio boys basketball action on March 7.
The start wasn’t the problem for Willard, as it began with a 15-11 edge over Lexington through the end of the first quarter.
The Crimson Flashes got the better of the action throughout the first half, owning a 26-20 margin over the Minutemen at half.
Willard enjoyed a 39-32 lead over Lexington to start the final quarter.
Nothing was decided in the final quarter, with the Minutemen and the Crimson Flashes locked in a 53-53 stalemate.
Lexington got the better of the first overtime-period scoring, finishing the game in style with a 6-4 edge.
Last season, Lexington and Willard squared off on Feb. 24, 2023 at Lexington High School.
Recently on March 1, Lexington squared off with Galion in a basketball game.
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