In Thursday's non-league match, the host Neshannock Lancers basketball team scored a decisive 60-33 triumph over the Hickory Hornets.

In their next game, the Lancers meet the Ellwood City Wolverine (Ellwood City, PA) in a WPIAL 3A 1 match, on Tuesday, January 2. Neshannock will attempt to move on its 4-3 season record. The Wolverine enter the match with a 7-3 record after their 37-27 non-league win over Shenango (New Castle, PA).

With the defeat, Hickory moves to 2-6 on the year. The Hornets travel to Wilmington (New Wilmington, PA) to meet the Greyhounds in a District 10 Region 4 match on Thursday, January 4. The Greyhounds enter the match with a record of 6-2. Wilmington won 66-59 in their recent non-league match against Mohawk Area (Bessemer, PA)