In Friday's league match, the host Marion Local Flyers basketball team scored a decisive 60-33 triumph over the New Knoxville Rangers.

In their next game, the Flyers meet the Van Wert Cougars (Van Wert, OH) in a non-league match, on Saturday, January 13. Marion Local will attempt to move on its 4-5 season record. The Cougars enter the match with a 3-9 record after their 44-30 league loss to Wapakoneta (Wapakoneta, OH).

With the defeat, New Knoxville moves to 3-8 on the year. The Rangers host Jackson Center (Jackson Center, OH) to meet the Tigers in a non-league match on Saturday, January 13. The Tigers enter the match with a record of 6-6. Jackson Center lost 58-34 in their recent league match against Russia (Russia, OH)