In Tuesday's league match, the host Marlington Dukes basketball team scored a good 55-46 triumph over the West Branch Warriors.

In their next game, the Dukes meet the Minerva Lions (Minerva, OH) in a Eastern Buckeye match, on Friday, January 26. Marlington will attempt to move on its 6-7 season record. The Lions enter the match with a 9-6 record after their 48-45 league win over Salem (Salem, OH).

With the defeat, West Branch moves to 12-3 on the year. The Warriors travel to Alliance (Alliance, OH) to meet the Aviators in a Eastern Buckeye match on Friday, January 26. The Aviators enter the match with a record of 6-7. Alliance lost 58-45 in their recent league match against Carrollton (Carrollton, OH)