Newark Wildcats (Newark, OH) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the visiting Lancaster Golden Gales (Lancaster, OH), 63-37 in a league match.

With the victory, Newark upgrades its record to 11-2 on the year. The Wildcats host Beavercreek (Beavercreek, OH) to battle the Beavers in a non-league challenge on Sunday, January 19. The Beavers come into the challenge with a record of 5-7. Beavercreek won 56-37 in their recent league challenge against Miamisburg (Miamisburg, OH)

In their next game, the Golden Gales battle the Teays Valley Vikings (Ashville, OH) in a Ohio Capital - Buckeye challenge, on Tuesday, January 21. Lancaster will attempt to better on its 8-6 season record. The Vikings come into the challenge with a 2-11 record after their 61-46 non-league loss to Watkins Memorial (Pataskala, OH).