In Tuesday's league match, the host Sidney Yellowjackets basketball team scored a tight 54-48 triumph over the Xenia Buccaneers.

In their next game, the Yellowjackets meet the Troy Trojans (Troy, OH) in a non-league match, on Friday, December 16. Sidney will attempt to better on its 4-1 season record. The Trojans enter the match with a 5-0 record after their 57-37 league win over Butler (Vandalia, OH).

With the defeat, Xenia moves to 0-3 on the year. The Buccaneers travel to Greenville (Greenville, OH) to meet the Green Wave in a Miami Valley - Miami match on Friday, December 16. The Green Wave enter the match with a record of 0-6. Greenville lost 73-33 in their recent league match against Tippecanoe (Tipp City, OH)