The Linden-McKinley Panthers were victorious over the visiting Independence 76ers basketball squad by a final score of 39-23 in Friday's non-league outing.

Next, the Panthers clash with the Mifflin Punchers (Columbus, OH) in a Columbus City - North outing, on Tuesday, January 7. Linden-McKinley will attempt to upgrade on its 7-5 season record. The Punchers enter the outing with a 0-5 record after their 74-31 league loss to Columbus International (Columbus, OH).

The 76ers (1-5) will now prepare for their outing against Walnut Ridge (Columbus, OH). The Scots enter the Columbus City - South outing with a 6-5 record. In their last outing, Walnut Ridge was defeated by Colerain (Cincinnati, OH), 56-37, in a non-league outing.