In Saturday's league match, the host Malvern Hornets basketball team scored a good 57-41 triumph over the Newcomerstown Trojans.

In their next game, the Hornets meet the Harrison Central Huskies (Cadiz, OH) in a non-league match, on Wednesday, January 17. Malvern will attempt to better on its 6-8 season record. The Huskies enter the match with a 5-10 record after their 49-32 league win over St. Clairsville (St. Clairsville, OH).

With the defeat, Newcomerstown moves to 1-13 on the year. The Trojans host Toronto (Toronto, OH) to meet the Red Knights in a non-league match on Monday, January 15. The Red Knights enter the match with a record of 5-10. Toronto won 47-27 in their recent non-league match against Newcomerstown (Newcomerstown, OH)