The John Marshall Monarchs basketball squad (Glen Dale, WV), was crushed 70-45 in Friday's non-league battle with the host Weir Red Riders (Weirton, WV)

With the victory, Weir advances its record to 2-1 on the year. The Red Riders travel to Steubenville (Steubenville, OH) to meet the Big Red in a Ohio Valley AAAAA battle on Saturday, December 21. The Big Red enter the battle with a record of 4-1. Steubenville won 73-21 in their recent league battle against Indian Creek (Wintersville, OH)

The Monarchs now own a 2-2 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Bellaire for a non-league battle on Monday, December 23. John Marshall will meet a Big Reds squad coming off a 66-47 league loss to Martins Ferry (Martins Ferry, OH). The Big Reds record now stands at 3-4.