The Hilliard Darby Panthers basketball team (Hilliard, OH), was nudged 52-48 in Monday's non-league battle with the host Thomas Worthington CARDINALS (Worthington, OH)

The CARDINALS now possess a 1-0 record. They put it on the line next when they host Olentangy Orange for a non-league battle on Friday, January 12. Thomas Worthington will confront a Pioneers team coming off a 51-30 non-league win over Hilliard Bradley (Hilliard, OH). The Pioneers record now stands at 3-0.

The Panthers (6-4) will now prepare for their battle against Westerville Central (Westerville, OH). The Warhawks come into the non-league battle with a 0-2 record.