The Buckeye Local Panthers basketball squad (Rayland, OH), was routed 49-23 in Wednesday's non-league test with the host Claymont Mustangs (Uhrichsville, OH)

Next, the Mustangs encounter the Hiland Hawks (Berlin, OH) in a Inter-Valley test, on Monday, February 3. Claymont will attempt to improve on its 7-11 season record. The Hawks come into the test with a 16-3 record after their 61-49 league win over Ridgewood (West Lafayette, OH).

The Panthers (3-15) will now prepare for their test against Weir (Weirton, WV). The Red Riders come into the Freelance test with a 4-9 record. In their last test, Weir was routed by Bellaire (Bellaire, OH), 49-30, in a non-league test.