West Carrollton Pirates (West Carrollton, OH) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Piqua Indians (Piqua, OH), 53-45 in a league bout.

With the victory, West Carrollton upgrades its record to 6-8 on the campaign. The Pirates host Sidney (Sidney, OH) to play the Yellowjackets in a Miami Valley - Valley bout on Tuesday, January 23. The Yellowjackets come into the bout with a record of 9-5.

Next up, the Indians play the Fairborn Skyhawks (Fairborn, OH) in a Miami Valley - Valley bout, on Tuesday, January 23. Piqua will attempt to upgrade on its 3-12 season record. The Skyhawks come into the bout with a 7-6 record after their 53-39 league loss to Butler (Vandalia, OH).