The Elder Panthers tipped the visiting Wayne Warriors basketball team by a final score of 53-50 in Friday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Panthers face the Mariemont Warriors (Cincinnati, OH) in a non-league game, on Saturday, January 6. Elder will attempt to move on its 9-0 season record. The Warriors enter the game with a 8-1 record after their 62-39 league win over Deer Park (Cincinnati, OH).

With the defeat, Wayne moves to 5-5 on the year. The Warriors travel to Lima Senior (Lima, OH) to face the Spartans in a non-league game on Tuesday, January 9. The Spartans enter the game with a record of 5-3. Lima Senior won 64-63 in their recent league game against Start (Toledo, OH)