The Pettisville Blackbirds routed the visiting Gorham Fayette Eagles basketball team by a final score of 47-26 in Thursday's league game.

In their next game, the Blackbirds face the North Central Eagles (Pioneer, OH) in a Buckeye Border game, on Saturday, January 20. Pettisville will attempt to move on its 9-5 season record. The Eagles enter the game with a 1-12 record after their 46-24 league loss to Holgate (Holgate, OH).

With the defeat, Gorham Fayette moves to 2-10 on the year. The Eagles host Hilltop (West Unity, OH) to face the Cadets in a Buckeye Border game on Monday, January 22. The Cadets enter the game with a record of 9-4. Hilltop won 58-24 in their recent non-league game against North Baltimore (North Baltimore, OH)