In Saturday's non-league battle, the host Washington Blue Lions basketball squad scored a tight 48-41 victory over the Vinton County Vikings.

With the victory, Washington advances its record to 4-5 on the year. The Blue Lions host Waverly (Waverly, OH) to meet the Tigers in a non-league battle on Saturday, January 4. The Tigers enter the battle with a record of 5-4. Waverly won 64-39 in their recent non-league battle against Gallia Academy (Gallipolis, OH)

The Vikings now own a 6-4 record. They put it on the line next when they host Zane Trace for a non-league battle on Monday, December 30. Vinton County will meet a Pioneers squad coming off a 57-48 non-league loss to Logan Elm (Circleville, OH). The Pioneers record now stands at 2-9.