The Eastern Eagles basketball squad (Beaver, OH), was outscored 43-28 in Thursday's league battle with the host Northwest Mohawks (McDermott, OH)

With the victory, Northwest advances its record to 5-8 on the year. The Mohawks host South Gallia (Crown City, OH) to meet the Rebels in a Southern Ohio II battle on Saturday, January 18. The Rebels enter the battle with a record of 8-5. South Gallia won 70-20 in their recent league battle against Oak Hill (Oak Hill, OH)

The Eagles now own a 4-8 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Piketon for a non-league battle on Saturday, January 18. Eastern will meet a Redstreaks squad coming off a 34-31 league win over Adena (Frankfort, OH). The Redstreaks record now stands at 9-5.