Fans at Saturday's league challenge between the New Miami Vikings (Hamilton, OH) and the host Lockland Panthers (Lockland, OH), saw New Miami's basketball squad hold off Lockland by a count of 42-40.

With the victory, New Miami upgrades its record to 2-2 on the campaign. The Vikings host Stivers School for the Arts (Dayton, OH) to play the Tigers in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, January 11. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 4-4.

Next up, the Panthers play the Dohn Community Cougars (Cincinnati, OH) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, January 9. Lockland will attempt to upgrade on its 2-9 season record. The Cougars come into the challenge with a 2-2 record after their 37-17 non-league win over North College Hill (Cincinnati, OH).