Sheridan Generals (Thornville, OH) supporters were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Licking Valley Panthers (Newark, OH), 47-43 in a non-league challenge.

With the victory, Sheridan improves its record to 4-4 on the campaign. The Generals travel to Fairfield Union (Lancaster, OH) to confront the Falcons in a non-league challenge on Friday, December 30. The Falcons come into the challenge with a record of 6-1.

Next up, the Panthers confront the Liberty Union Lions (Baltimore, OH) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, December 29. Licking Valley will attempt to improve on its 3-4 season record. The Lions come into the challenge with a 4-4 record after their 60-51 league win over Hamilton Township (Columbus, OH).