The Northridge Vikings basketball squad (Johnstown, OH), lost 53-44 in Friday's league battle with the host Utica Redskins (Utica, OH)

With the victory, Utica advances its record to 4-1 on the year. The Redskins travel to Maysville (Zanesville, OH) to meet the Panthers in a non-league battle on Saturday, December 13. The Panthers enter the battle with a record of 4-1. Maysville won 57-44 in their recent league battle against Crooksville (Crooksville, OH)

The Vikings now own a 5-2 record. They put it on the line next when they host Mt. Vernon for a Licking County - Buckeye battle on Tuesday, December 16. Northridge will meet a Yellowjackets squad coming off a 47-24 league win over Licking Valley (Newark, OH). The Yellowjackets record now stands at 3-3.