In Monday's league match, the host Lakeland Chiefs basketball team scored a tight 50-48 triumph over the Carbondale Area Chargers.

In their next game, the Chiefs meet the Holy Cross Crusaders (Dunmore, PA) in a Lackawanna 3 match, on Thursday, January 11. Lakeland will attempt to move on its 5-5 season record. The Crusaders enter the match with a 9-2 record after their 65-43 league win over Mid Valley (Throop, PA).

With the defeat, Carbondale Area moves to 8-2 on the year. The Chargers travel to Old Forge (Old Forge, PA) to meet the Blue Devils in a Lackawanna 3 match on Thursday, January 11. The Blue Devils enter the match with a record of 5-3.