The Mathews Mustangs topped the host St. John Fighting Herald basketball team by a final score of 69-59 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Mustangs face the Cardinal Huskies (Middlefield, OH) in a non-league game, on Tuesday, January 2. Mathews will attempt to move on its 6-1 season record. The Huskies enter the game with a 2-6 record after their 79-51 non-league loss to Pymatuning Valley (Andover, OH).

With the defeat, St. John moves to 0-6 on the year. The Fighting herald travel to Chalker (Southington, OH) to face the Wildcats in a Northeastern game on Friday, January 5. The Wildcats enter the game with a record of 2-4. Chalker lost 70-20 in their recent league game against Bristol (Bristolville, OH)