Malvern Hornets (Malvern, OH) supporters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the visiting Conotton Valley Rockets (Bowerston, OH), 65-34 in a league match.

With the victory, Malvern advances its record to 6-1 on the year. The Hornets host Patriot Prep Academy (Columbus, OH) to face the Eagles in a non-league match on Saturday, December 28. The Eagles enter the match with a record of 4-2. Patriot Prep Academy won 77-41 in their recent non-league match against Granville Christian Academy (Granville, OH)

The Rockets now own a 2-5 record. They put it on the line next when they host Beallsville for a non-league match on Saturday, January 4. Conotton Valley will encounter a Blue Devils team coming off a 70-37 non-league loss to Hundred (Hundred, WV). The Blue Devils record now stands at 0-5.