The Warrior Run Defenders basketball squad (Turbotville, PA), was crushed 57-13 in Friday's league battle with the host Mount Carmel RED TORNADOES (Mount Carmel, PA)

With the victory, Mount Carmel advances its record to 6-6 on the year. The RED TORNADOES travel to Bloomsburg (Bloomsburg, PA) to meet the Panthers in a Heartland III battle on Tuesday, January 14. The Panthers enter the battle with a record of 5-6. Bloomsburg lost 39-37 in their recent league battle against Southern Columbia Area (Catawissa, PA)

The Defenders now own a 0-12 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Hughesville for a Heartland III battle on Monday, January 13. Warrior Run will meet a Spartans squad coming off a 57-48 league loss to Loyalsock Township (Williamsport, PA). The Spartans record now stands at 11-1.