The Lancaster Golden Gales topped the host Pickerington North Panthers basketball team by a final score of 56-46 in Tuesday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Golden Gales face the Pickerington Central Tigers (Pickerington, OH) in a Ohio Capital - Buckeye game, on Friday, January 7. Lancaster will attempt to move on its 7-2 season record. The Tigers enter the game with a 7-2 record after their 55-52 non-league win over Wekiva (Apopka, FL).

With the defeat, Pickerington North moves to 3-5 on the year. The Panthers host Licking Heights (Pataskala, OH) to face the Hornets in a non-league game on Wednesday, January 5. The Hornets enter the game with a record of 0-8. Licking Heights lost 59-25 in their recent league game against Granville (Granville, OH)