The Charleston Catholic Irish basketball squad (Charleston, WV), was outscored 68-58 in Thursday's league battle with the host Tug Valley Panthers (Williamson, WV)

With the victory, Tug Valley advances its record to 9-2 on the year. The Panthers travel to Tolsia (Fort Gay, WV) to meet the Rebels in a Freelance battle on Friday, January 31. The Rebels enter the battle with a record of 2-10.

With the loss, Charleston Catholic falls to 6-6 on the campaign. The Irish host Wheeling Central Catholic (Wheeling, WV) to play the Maroon Knights in a non-league bout on Saturday, January 25. The Maroon Knights go into the bout with a record of 10-1. Wheeling Central Catholic won 73-68 in their recent non-league bout against Linsly (Wheeling, WV)