In Friday's league match, the host Shenango Wildcats basketball team scored a decisive 69-43 triumph over the Laurel Spartan.

In their next game, the Wildcats meet the Northgate Flames (Pittsburgh, PA) in a WPIAL 2A 1 match, on Tuesday, January 30. Shenango will attempt to move on its 10-6 season record. The Flames enter the match with a 14-3 record after their 70-53 non-league win over Bishop Canevin (Pittsburgh, PA).

With the defeat, Laurel moves to 2-14 on the year. The Spartan host South Side (Hookstown, PA) to meet the Rams in a WPIAL 2A 1 match on Tuesday, January 30. The Rams enter the match with a record of 7-9. South Side lost 81-44 in their recent league match against Aliquippa (Aliquippa, PA)