In Friday's non-league match, the visiting Vinton County Vikings basketball team scored a tight 74-69 triumph over the McClain Tigers.

In their next game, the Vikings meet the New Hope Christian Academy Statesmen (Circleville, OH) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, January 9. Vinton County will attempt to better on its 8-2 season record. The Statesmen enter the match with a 5-2 record after their 67-49 non-league loss to Adena (Frankfort, OH).

With the defeat, McClain moves to 1-9 on the year. The Tigers travel to Jackson (Jackson, OH) to meet the Ironman/Ironladies in a Frontier match on Tuesday, January 9. The Ironman/Ironladies enter the match with a record of 8-4. Jackson won 57-54 in their recent non-league match against Wheelersburg (Wheelersburg, OH)