Lancaster Golden Gales (Lancaster, OH) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting New Albany Eagles (New Albany, OH), 51-35 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Lancaster upgrades its record to 5-2 on the season. The Golden Gales travel to Pickerington North (Pickerington, OH) to play the Panthers in a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 19. The Panthers go into the bout with a record of 2-5. Pickerington North lost 53-32 in their recent non-league bout against Upper Arlington (Columbus, OH)

Next up, the Eagles play the Big Walnut Golden Eagles (Sunbury, OH) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, December 16. New Albany will attempt to upgrade on its 2-5 season record. The Golden Eagles go into the bout with a 4-2 record after their 36-33 league win over Westerville South (Westerville, OH).