The Tuscarawas Central Catholic Saints basketball team (New Philadelphia, OH), was overwhelmed 66-32 in Friday's league battle with the host Malvern Hornets (Malvern, OH)

The Hornets now possess a 4-0 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Conotton Valley for a Inter-Valley battle on Tuesday, December 19. Malvern will battle a Rockets team coming off a 58-54 league loss to Newcomerstown (Newcomerstown, OH). The Rockets record now stands at 0-5.

The Saints (0-4) will now prepare for their battle against Kingsway Christian (Orrville, OH). The Eagles come into the non-league battle with a 1-8 record. In their last battle, Kingsway Christian was overwhelmed by East Palestine (East Palestine, OH), 71-32, in a non-league battle.