In Thursday's league match, the visiting Carmichaels Mighty Mikes basketball team scored a tight 43-41 triumph over the Bentworth Bearcats.

In their next game, the Mighty Mikes meet the Washington Prexies (Washington, PA) in a WPIAL 2A 4 match, on Monday, January 9. Carmichaels will attempt to move on its 4-6 season record. The Prexies enter the match with a 7-4 record after their 55-33 non-league loss to West Allegheny (Imperial, PA).

With the defeat, Bentworth moves to 3-9 on the year. The Bearcats host Bethlehem Center (Fredericktown, PA) to meet the Bulldogs in a WPIAL 2A 4 match on Thursday, January 12. The Bulldogs enter the match with a record of 1-9. Bethlehem Center lost 49-42 in their recent league match against California (Coal Center, PA)