In Thursday's league match, the visiting Shelby Whippets basketball team scored a decisive 87-54 triumph over the Ontario Warriors.

In their next game, the Whippets meet the Ashland Arrows (Ashland, OH) in a non-league match, on Saturday, January 6. Shelby will attempt to better on its 7-2 season record. The Arrows enter the match with a 3-7 record after their 56-49 league loss to Mt. Vernon (Mt. Vernon, OH).

With the defeat, Ontario moves to 2-7 on the year. The Warriors travel to Marion Harding (Marion, OH) to meet the Presidents in a Mid-Ohio - Red match on Saturday, January 6. The Presidents enter the match with a record of 8-2. Marion Harding won 61-47 in their recent league match against Pleasant (Marion, OH)