Marysville Monarchs (Marysville, OH) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Hilliard Darby Panthers (Hilliard, OH), 48-45 in a league bout.

With the win, Marysville upgrades its record to 4-0 on the season. The Monarchs travel to Hilliard Davidson (Hilliard, OH) to play the Wildcats in a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 6. The Wildcats go into the bout with a record of 1-3. Hilliard Davidson won 45-43 in their recent league bout against Olentangy Orange (Lewis Center, OH)

Next up, the Panthers play the Groveport-Madison Cruisers (Groveport, OH) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, December 3. Hilliard Darby will attempt to upgrade on its 3-1 season record. The Cruisers go into the bout with a 2-3 record after their 61-32 league loss to Reynoldsburg (Reynoldsburg, OH).