Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Licking Heights Hornets (Pataskala, OH) and the host Licking Valley Panthers (Newark, OH), saw Licking Heights's basketball squad overcome Licking Valley by a tally of 47-38.

With the victory, Licking Heights improves its record to 10-2 on the campaign. The Hornets host Heath (Heath, OH) to confront the Bulldogs in a challenge on Tuesday, January 30. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a record of 3-5. Heath won 40-31 in their recent league challenge against Utica (Utica, OH)

Next up, the Panthers confront the Johnstown-Monroe Johnnies (Johnstown, OH) in a challenge, on Tuesday, January 30. Licking Valley will attempt to improve on its 4-2 season record. The Johnnies come into the challenge with a 14-4 record after their 50-25 non-league win over Sheridan (Thornville, OH).