Johnstown-Monroe Johnnies (Johnstown, OH) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Lakewood Lancers (Hebron, OH), 51-17 in a league bout.

With the win, Johnstown-Monroe upgrades its record to 8-6 on the season. The Johnnies host Licking Valley (Newark, OH) to clash with the Panthers in a Licking County - Buckeye bout on Tuesday, January 24. The Panthers go into the bout with a record of 6-9. Licking Valley lost 68-42 in their recent league bout against Licking Heights (Pataskala, OH)

Next up, the Lancers clash with the Watkins Memorial Warriors (Pataskala, OH) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, January 24. Lakewood will attempt to upgrade on its 1-15 season record. The Warriors go into the bout with a 7-8 record after their 68-53 non-league loss to KIPP Columbus (Columbus, OH).