Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Paint Valley Bearcats (Bainbridge, OH) and the visiting Southeastern Panthers (Chillicothe, OH), saw Paint Valley's basketball squad knock off Southeastern by a tally of 64-52.

With the victory, Paint Valley improves its record to 12-4 on the campaign. The Bearcats travel to Valley (Lucasville, OH) to play the Indians in a non-league challenge on Saturday, January 21. The Indians come into the challenge with a record of 10-4. Valley lost 53-49 in their recent league battle against South Webster (South Webster, OH)

The Panthers (4-10) will now prepare for their battle against Fairfield (Leesburg, OH). The Lions come into the non-league battle with a 14-0 record. In their last battle, Fairfield beat Manchester (Manchester, OH), 60-49, in a league battle.