In Friday's league test, the Tri-Village Patriots (New Madison, OH) basketball squad knocked off the host National Trail Blazers (New Paris, OH), by a score of 63-48.

Next, the Patriots encounter the Russia Raiders (Russia, OH) in a non-league test, on Sunday, January 19. Tri-Village will attempt to improve on its 12-1 season record. The Raiders come into the test with a 14-0 record after their 63-36 league win over Anna (Anna, OH).

The Blazers (5-7) will now prepare for their test against Dixie (New Lebanon, OH). The Greyhounds come into the Western Ohio test with a 7-5 record.