Licking Heights Hornets (Pataskala, OH) supporters left the game satisfied Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the visiting Utica Redskins (Utica, OH), 66-40 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Licking Heights advances its record to 7-3 on the year. The Hornets host Watkins Memorial (Pataskala, OH) to meet the Warriors in a Licking County - Buckeye battle on Saturday, January 11. The Warriors enter the battle with a record of 4-6. Watkins Memorial lost 53-44 in their recent league battle against Johnstown-Monroe (Johnstown, OH)

The Redskins now own a 1-7 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Lakewood for a Licking County - Cardinal battle on Saturday, January 11. Utica will meet a Lancers squad coming off a 59-24 league loss to Zanesville (Zanesville, OH). The Lancers record now stands at 1-10.