Johnstown-Monroe Johnnies (Johnstown, OH) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the visiting Newark Catholic Green Wave (Newark, OH), 58-29 in a league bout.

With the victory, Johnstown-Monroe upgrades its record to 6-6 on the campaign. The Johnnies host North Union (Richwood, OH) to play the Wildcats in a non-league bout on Monday, January 16. The Wildcats come into the bout with a record of 6-6. North Union lost 56-45 in their recent league bout against Indian Lake (Lewistown, OH)

Next up, the Green Wave play the Northridge Vikings (Johnstown, OH) in a Licking County - Cardinal bout, on Friday, January 20. Newark Catholic will attempt to upgrade on its 2-10 season record.