In Thursday's league test, the Mercyhurst Prep Lakers (Erie, PA) basketball squad trounced the host Eisenhower Knights (Russell, PA), by a final score of 69-39.

Next, the Lakers clash with the Youngsville Eagles (Youngsville, PA) in a District 10 Region 2 test, on Friday, January 17. Mercyhurst Prep will attempt to upgrade on its 7-5 season record. The Eagles come into the test with a 5-1 record after their 55-44 non-league win over Union City (Union City, PA).

The Knights (7-5) will now prepare for their test against Erie First Christian Academy (Erie, PA). The come into the non-league test with a 6-5 record. In their last test, Erie First Christian Academy bounced Varsity Opponent (, ), 82-70, in a league test.