The Lockland Panthers topped the visiting Ludlow Panthers basketball team by a final score of 73-64 in Thursday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Panthers face the Cincinnati Christian Cougars (Fairfield, OH) in a Freelance game, on Tuesday, January 3. Lockland will attempt to move on its 7-1 season record. The Cougars enter the game with a 4-0 record after their 66-56 non-league win over Madison (Middletown, OH).

With the defeat, Ludlow moves to 7-4 on the year. The Panthers host Villa Madonna (Covington, KY) to face the Vikings in a District 34 game on Tuesday, January 3. The Vikings enter the game with a record of 4-9. Villa Madonna lost 67-62 in their recent non-league game against Whitefield Academy (Louisville, KY)