The Derry Trojans ran past the host Ligonier Valley Rams basketball team by a final score of 76-65 in Wednesday's league game.

In their next game, the Trojans face the Valley Vikings (New Kensington, PA) in a WPIAL 3A 3 game, on Thursday, January 18. Derry will attempt to move on its 7-4 season record. The Vikings enter the game with a 4-7 record after their 77-52 non-league loss to Neighborhood Academy (Pittsburgh, PA).

With the defeat, Ligonier Valley moves to 2-11 on the year. The Rams host Deer Lakes (Russellton, PA) to face the Lancers in a WPIAL 3A 3 game on Friday, January 19. The Lancers enter the game with a record of 11-2. Deer Lakes won 62-47 in their recent league game against Shady Side Academy (Pittsburgh, PA)