In Friday's league match, the host Badin Rams basketball team scored a tight 39-38 triumph over the Carroll Patriots.

In their next game, the Rams meet the Preble Shawnee Arrows (Camden, OH) in a non-league match, on Saturday, February 3. Badin will attempt to move on its 7-9 season record. The Arrows enter the match with a 16-2 record after their 67-40 league win over Newton Local (Pleasant Hill, OH).

With the defeat, Carroll moves to 10-8 on the year. The Patriots host Northwest (Cincinnati, OH) to meet the Knights in a non-league match on Tuesday, February 6. The Knights enter the match with a record of 10-8. Northwest lost 61-53 in their recent league match against Mt. Healthy (Cincinnati, OH)