The Stryker Panthers routed the visiting Hicksville Aces basketball team by a final score of 53-25 in Monday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Panthers face the North Central Eagles (Pioneer, OH) in a Buckeye Border game, on Friday, December 16. Stryker will attempt to move on its 4-0 season record. The Eagles enter the game with a 1-7 record after their 76-10 non-league loss to Fairview (Sherwood, OH).

With the defeat, Hicksville moves to 1-6 on the year. The Aces travel to Wayne Trace (Haviland, OH) to face the Raiders in a Green Meadows game on Thursday, January 5. The Raiders enter the game with a record of 2-4.