New Lexington High School
New Lexington High School is a public high school in New Lexington, Ohio, United States. It is the only high school in the New Lexington City School District. Their mascot is the Panthers.
Sports
Football
The football program, currently headed by Coach David Rupe, has historically played well. Reaching the playoffs seven times, the program won the 1970 state championship and reached the quarterfinals in 2006.
Athletics
In 1989 the New Lexington boys' athletics team won the Muskingum Valley League Championship and included several individual league champions, one of whom qualified for state competition. The team had gone undefeated in the league throughout the season.
The following year's team also won the championship without being defeated. Two individuals and a relay team qualified for state competition.
Notable alumni
- Mell G. Underwood, politician, judge
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Coordinates: 39°43′44″N 82°12′42″W / 39.729008°N 82.211717°W