The Valley Central Vikings tipped the host Monticello Panthers basketball team by a final score of 59-57 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Vikings face the Cornwall Central Dragons (New Windsor, NY) in a non-league game, on Monday, December 18. Valley Central will attempt to move on its 3-1 season record. The Dragons enter the game with a 1-1 record after their 75-55 non-league win over Pine Bush (Pine Bush, NY).

With the defeat, Monticello moves to 2-3 on the year. The Panthers travel to Washingtonville (Washingtonville, NY) to face the Wizards in a Section 9 Orange County II game on Tuesday, December 19. The Wizards enter the game with a record of 1-2. Washingtonville won 68-51 in their recent league game against Minisink Valley (Slate Hill, NY)