In Friday's league match, the host Deer Lakes Lancers basketball team scored a decisive 78-36 triumph over the Valley Vikings.

In their next game, the Lancers meet the Shady Side Academy Bulldogs (Pittsburgh, PA) in a WPIAL 3A 3 match, on Wednesday, January 17. Deer Lakes will attempt to move on its 10-2 season record. The Bulldogs enter the match with a 6-5 record after their 78-63 league win over Derry (Derry, PA).

With the defeat, Valley moves to 4-6 on the year. The Vikings travel to Neighborhood Academy (Pittsburgh, PA) to meet the in a non-league match on Sunday, January 14. The enter the match with a record of 9-4. Neighborhood Academy won 77-15 in their recent league match against St. Joseph (Natrona Heights, PA)