New Philadelphia topped Zanesville W. Muskingum 55-48 in a tough tilt in Ohio boys basketball on Dec. 27.

Zanesville W. Muskingum started on steady ground by forging a 16-10 lead over New Philadelphia at the end of the first quarter.

The Quakers and the Tornadoes battled to a standoff at 25-25 as the third quarter began.

The third quarter gave New Philadelphia a 40-33 lead over Zanesville W. Muskingum.

The Quakers and the Tornadoes each scored in the fourth quarter.

Recently on Dec. 19, Zanesville W. Muskingum squared off with Zanesville Maysville in a basketball game.

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

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