In Monday's non-league test, the Minerva Lions (Minerva, OH) basketball squad trounced the visiting Claymont Mustangs (Uhrichsville, OH), by a score of 80-53.

Next, the Lions clash with the Marlington Dukes (Alliance, OH) in a Eastern Buckeye test, on Friday, January 3. Minerva will attempt to improve on its 4-4 season record. The Dukes come into the test with a 6-3 record after their 49-46 non-league win over Harrison Central (Cadiz, OH).

The Mustangs (3-6) will now prepare for their test against Hiland (Berlin, OH). The Hawks come into the Inter-Valley test with a 7-0 record. In their last test, Hiland bounced University School (Hunting Valley, OH), 54-25, in a non-league test.