In Friday's league match, the host Bishop Hartley Hawks basketball team scored a tight 44-39 triumph over the St. Charles Cardinals.

In their next game, the Hawks meet the South Bulldogs (Columbus, OH) in a non-league match, on Monday, December 19. Bishop Hartley will attempt to better on its 3-2 season record. The Bulldogs enter the match with a 1-1 record after their 55-49 league win over Eastmoor Academy (Columbus, OH).

With the defeat, St. Charles moves to 0-2 on the year. The Cardinals travel to Washington (Washington Courthouse, OH) to meet the Blue Lions in a non-league match on Tuesday, January 3. The Blue Lions enter the match with a record of 6-4. Washington lost 46-31 in their recent non-league match against Gallia Academy (Gallipolis, OH)