In Thursday's league match, the host Laurel Spartan basketball team scored a decisive 59-35 triumph over the Neshannock Lancers.

In their next game, the Spartan face the Beaver Falls Tigers (Beaver Falls, PA) in a WPIAL 3A 1 match, on Monday, January 9. Laurel will attempt to move on its 8-0 season record. The Tigers enter the match with a 1-4 record after their 2-0 league loss to Riverside (Ellwood City, PA).

With the defeat, Neshannock moves to 5-5 on the year. The Lancers travel to Riverside (Ellwood City, PA) to face the Panthers in a WPIAL 3A 1 match on Monday, January 9. The Panthers enter the match with a record of 3-5. Riverside won 2-0 in their recent league match against Beaver Falls (Beaver Falls, PA)