In Saturday's non-league match, the visiting Elder Panthers basketball team scored a decisive 61-38 triumph over the Fairmont Firebirds.

In their next game, the Panthers meet the Archbishop Moeller Fighting Crusaders (Cincinnati, OH) in a Greater Catholic - South match, on Friday, February 2. Elder will attempt to better on its 15-1 season record. The Fighting Crusaders enter the match with a 16-1 record after their 46-28 non-league win over Walnut Hills (Cincinnati, OH).

With the defeat, Fairmont moves to 10-6 on the year. The Firebirds host Centerville (Centerville, OH) to meet the Elks in a Greater Western Ohio match on Friday, February 2. The Elks enter the match with a record of 11-5. Centerville lost 59-54 in their recent league match against Northmont (Clayton, OH)