Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Newark Wildcats (Newark, OH) and the visiting Lancaster Golden Gales (Lancaster, OH), saw Newark's basketball squad wallop Lancaster by a tally of 68-36.

With the victory, Newark improves its record to 2-1 on the campaign. The Wildcats host Pickerington Central (Pickerington, OH) to confront the Tigers in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 23. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 1-0.

Next up, the Golden Gales confront the Central Crossing Comets (Grove City, OH) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 23. Lancaster will attempt to improve on its 3-2 season record.