In Wednesday's league match, the host Loyalsock Township Lancers basketball team scored a tight 76-71 triumph over the Southern Columbia Area Tigers.

In their next game, the Lancers face the Bloomsburg Panthers (Bloomsburg, PA) in a Heartland III match, on Saturday, January 20. Loyalsock Township will attempt to improve on its 13-1 season record. The Panthers come into the battle with a 4-9 record after their 84-43 league win over Warrior Run (Turbotville, PA).

The Tigers (7-4) will now prepare for their battle against Mount Carmel (Mount Carmel, PA). The RED TORNADOES come into the Heartland III battle with a 7-6 record. In their last battle, Mount Carmel edged Hughesville (Hughesville, PA), 64-48, in a league battle.