In Saturday's non-league match, the host Sandy Valley Cardinals basketball team scored a good 54-45 triumph over the Fairless Falcons.

In their next game, the Cardinals meet the Tuscarawas Valley Trojans (Zoarville, OH) in a Inter-Valley match, on Tuesday, January 9. Sandy Valley will attempt to move on its 7-2 season record. The Trojans enter the match with a 2-6 record after their 54-43 league win over Ridgewood (West Lafayette, OH).

With the defeat, Fairless moves to 2-8 on the year. The Falcons travel to Canton South (Canton, OH) to meet the Wildcats in a Principals match on Tuesday, January 9. The Wildcats enter the match with a record of 5-3. Canton South lost 90-83 in their recent league match against Northwest (Canal Fulton, OH)