Johnstown-Monroe Johnnies (Johnstown, OH) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the visiting Lakewood Lancers (Hebron, OH), 56-19 in a league bout.

With the victory, Johnstown-Monroe upgrades its record to 3-2 on the campaign. The Johnnies travel to Bishop Watterson (Columbus, OH) to play the Eagles in a non-league bout on Wednesday, December 28. The Eagles come into the bout with a record of 0-3.

Next up, the Lancers play the Licking Valley Panthers (Newark, OH) in a Licking County - Buckeye bout, on Wednesday, December 14. Lakewood will attempt to upgrade on its 1-5 season record. The Panthers come into the bout with a 1-3 record after their 51-40 non-league win over Newark Catholic (Newark, OH).