The Independence 76ers basketball team (Columbus, OH), was overwhelmed 49-5 in Friday's league battle with the host Walnut Ridge Scots (Columbus, OH)

The Scots now possess a 3-1 record. They put it on the line next when they host Lancaster for a non-league battle on Saturday, December 9. Walnut Ridge will confront a Golden Gales team coming off a 53-20 league win over Central Crossing (Grove City, OH). The Golden Gales record now stands at 2-2.

The 76ers (0-3) will now prepare for their battle against Marion-Franklin (Columbus, OH). The Red Devils come into the Columbus City - South battle with a 0-4 record. In their last battle, Marion-Franklin was overwhelmed by Linden-McKinley (Columbus, OH), 56-21, in a non-league battle.