Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the New Albany Eagles (New Albany, OH) and the host Pickerington North Panthers (Pickerington, OH), saw New Albany's basketball squad hold off Pickerington North by a tally of 48-41.

With the victory, New Albany improves its record to 7-4 on the campaign. The Eagles travel to Pickerington Central (Pickerington, OH) to confront the Tigers in a non-league challenge on Friday, January 12. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 6-3. Pickerington Central won 63-42 in their recent league challenge against Lancaster (Lancaster, OH)

Next up, the Panthers confront the Newark Wildcats (Newark, OH) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 12. Pickerington North will attempt to improve on its 8-3 season record. The Wildcats go into the test with a 10-1 record after their 58-27 league win over Groveport-Madison (Groveport, OH).