Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Olentangy Orange Pioneers (Lewis Center, OH) and the host Licking Heights Hornets (Pataskala, OH), saw Olentangy Orange's basketball squad hold off Licking Heights by a tally of 19-12.

With the victory, Olentangy Orange improves its record to 3-0 on the campaign. The Pioneers travel to Thomas Worthington (Worthington, OH) to play the CARDINALS in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 10. The CARDINALS come into the challenge with a record of 0-3.

Next up, the Hornets play the Northridge Vikings (Johnstown, OH) in a challenge, on Tuesday, January 3. Licking Heights will attempt to improve on its 3-5 season record.