In Wednesday's non-league match, the visiting Ridgedale Rockets basketball team scored a tight 57-52 triumph over the East Knox Bulldogs.

In their next game, the Rockets face the Temple Christian Pioneers (Lima, OH) in a Northwest Central match, on Friday, January 5. Ridgedale will attempt to move on its 5-3 season record. The Pioneers enter the match with a 4-4 record after their 56-51 non-league loss to Fort Jennings (Fort Jennings, OH).

With the defeat, East Knox moves to 0-9 on the year. The Bulldogs host Centerburg (Centerburg, OH) to face the Trojans in a Knox Morrow match on Friday, January 5. The Trojans enter the match with a record of 3-4.