In Friday's league match, the host Ayersville Pilots basketball team scored a decisive 63-34 triumph over the Hicksville Aces.

In their next game, the Pilots meet the Tinora Rams (Defiance, OH) in a Green Meadows match, on Friday, January 20. Ayersville will attempt to better on its 7-5 season record. The Rams enter the match with a 5-8 record after their 66-61 non-league loss to Stryker (Stryker, OH).

With the defeat, Hicksville moves to 10-3 on the year. The Aces travel to North Central (Pioneer, OH) to meet the Eagles in a non-league match on Saturday, January 14. The Eagles enter the match with a record of 6-6. North Central lost 53-52 in their recent league match against Pettisville (Pettisville, OH)