Bellbrook Golden Eagles (Bellbrook, OH) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Franklin Wildcats (Franklin, OH), 79-66 in a league bout.

With the victory, Bellbrook upgrades its record to 10-6 on the campaign. The Golden Eagles host Monroe (Monroe, OH) to play the Hornets in a Southwestern Buckeye - East battle on Friday, January 27. The Hornets come into the battle with a record of 9-7. Monroe lost 52-47 in their recent league battle against Oakwood (Dayton, OH)

The Wildcats (1-14) will now prepare for their battle against Waynesville (Waynesville, OH). The Spartans come into the Southwestern Buckeye - East battle with a 9-6 record. In their last battle, Waynesville was toppled by Madison (Middletown, OH), 57-44, in a non-league battle.