Northridge Vikings (Johnstown, OH) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Licking Heights Hornets (Pataskala, OH), 66-52 in a league bout.

With the win, Northridge upgrades its record to 7-1 on the season. The Vikings travel to Johnstown-Monroe (Johnstown, OH) to play the Johnnies in a Licking County - Cardinal bout on Saturday, January 7. The Johnnies go into the bout with a record of 5-4. Johnstown-Monroe won 45-42 in their recent non-league bout against Zanesville (Zanesville, OH)

Next up, the Hornets play the Zanesville Blue Devils (Zanesville, OH) in a Licking County - Buckeye bout, on Saturday, January 7. Licking Heights will attempt to upgrade on its 4-5 season record. The Blue Devils go into the bout with a 1-8 record after their 45-42 non-league loss to Johnstown-Monroe (Johnstown, OH).