The Big Walnut Golden Eagles basketball team (Sunbury, OH), was nudged 43-40 in Monday's non-league battle with the host Licking Heights Hornets (Pataskala, OH)

The Hornets now possess a 4-4 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Northridge for a Licking County - Cardinal battle on Wednesday, January 4. Licking Heights will confront a Vikings team coming off a 54-47 non-league win over Chillicothe (Chillicothe, OH). The Vikings record now stands at 6-1.

The Golden Eagles (5-5) will now prepare for their battle against Hayes (Delaware, OH). The Pacers come into the Ohio Capital - Capital battle with a 8-3 record.