Zanesville Blue Devils (Zanesville, OH) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Utica Redskins (Utica, OH), 81-40 in a league bout.

With the win, Zanesville upgrades its record to 1-0 on the season. The Blue Devils travel to Watkins Memorial (Pataskala, OH) to clash with the Warriors in a Licking County - Buckeye bout on Wednesday, December 13. The Warriors go into the bout with a record of 2-1. Watkins Memorial won 50-42 in their recent league bout against Northridge (Johnstown, OH)

Next up, the Redskins clash with the Heath Bulldogs (Heath, OH) in a Licking County - Cardinal bout, on Wednesday, December 13. Utica will attempt to upgrade on its 0-2 season record. The Bulldogs go into the bout with a 0-1 record after their 54-51 non-league loss to Marion-Franklin (Columbus, OH).