In Tuesday's league match, the host Alexander Spartans basketball team scored a good 67-52 triumph over the Wellston Golden Rockets.

In their next game, the Spartans meet the Athens Bulldogs (The Plains, OH) in a Tri-Valley I match, on Friday, December 16. Alexander will attempt to move on its 4-1 season record. The Bulldogs enter the match with a 1-3 record after their 57-52 league win over River Valley (Bidwell, OH).

With the defeat, Wellston moves to 2-2 on the year. The Golden rockets host Belpre (Belpre, OH) to meet the Golden Eagles in a non-league match on Friday, December 16. The Golden Eagles enter the match with a record of 1-4. Belpre lost 59-50 in their recent league match against Federal Hocking (Stewart, OH)