The Smithville Smithies topped the visiting Waynedale Golden Bears basketball team by a final score of 60-49 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Smithies face the South Range Raiders (Canfield, OH) in a non-league game, on Tuesday, January 3. Smithville will attempt to move on its 7-2 season record. The Raiders enter the game with a 1-5 record after their 45-38 non-league win over Southeast (Ravenna, OH).

With the defeat, Waynedale moves to 4-3 on the year. The Golden bears host Garaway (Sugarcreek, OH) to face the Pirates in a non-league game on Tuesday, January 3. The Pirates enter the game with a record of 6-1. Garaway lost 44-43 in their recent league game against Claymont (Uhrichsville, OH)