In Tuesday's league contest, the host Independence 76ers basketball team scored a big 53-8 triumph over the Marion-Franklin Red Devils.

The 76ers (10-7) will now prepare for their contest against Walnut Ridge (Columbus, OH). The Scots go into the Columbus City - South contest with a 9-9 record. In their last contest, Walnut Ridge was trounced by Africentric Early College (Columbus, OH), 78-23, in a league contest.

In their next game, the Red Devils battle the Briggs Bruins (Columbus, OH) in a Columbus City - South contest, on Friday, January 31. Marion-Franklin will attempt to better on its 3-14 season record. The Bruins go into the contest with a 9-10 record after their 65-38 league loss to Eastmoor Academy (Columbus, OH).