Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Morgan Raiders (McConnelsville, OH) and the visiting Lakewood Lancers (Hebron, OH), saw Morgan's basketball squad wallop Lakewood by a tally of 71-35.

With the victory, Morgan improves its record to 5-5 on the campaign. The Raiders host Tri-Valley (Dresden, OH) to confront the Scotties in a Muskingum Valley challenge on Friday, January 6. The Scotties come into the challenge with a record of 5-4. Tri-Valley lost 46-24 in their recent non-league challenge against Hilliard Bradley (Hilliard, OH)

Next up, the Lancers confront the Beechcroft Cougars (Columbus, OH) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 3. Lakewood will attempt to improve on its 1-9 season record. The Cougars come into the challenge with a 2-4 record after their 64-47 league loss to Northland (Columbus, OH).