The Malvern Hornets routed the visiting Newcomerstown Trojans basketball team by a final score of 87-38 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Hornets face the Tuscarawas Valley Trojans (Zoarville, OH) in a non-league game, on Friday, January 12. Malvern will attempt to move on its 10-0 season record.

With the defeat, Newcomerstown moves to 4-9 on the year. The Trojans host Buckeye Trail (Lore City, OH) to face the Warriors in a Inter-Valley game on Tuesday, January 9. The Warriors enter the game with a record of 8-1. Buckeye Trail won 62-29 in their recent league game against Conotton Valley (Bowerston, OH)