The Ridgemont Golden Gophers routed the host Hardin Northern Polar Bears basketball team by a final score of 72-44 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Golden Gophers face the Mt. Gilead Indians (Mt. Gilead, OH) in a non-league game, on Wednesday, January 31. Ridgemont will attempt to move on its 10-5 season record. The Indians enter the game with a 4-10 record after their 48-45 league win over Centerburg (Centerburg, OH).

With the defeat, Hardin Northern moves to 3-11 on the year. The Polar bears travel to Allen East (Harrod, OH) to face the Mustangs in a non-league game on Saturday, January 27. The Mustangs enter the game with a record of 7-6. Allen East won 63-48 in their recent league game against Leipsic (Leipsic, OH)