Johnstown-Monroe Johnnies (Johnstown, OH) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Utica Redskins (Utica, OH), 40-33 in a league bout.

With the win, Johnstown-Monroe upgrades its record to 14-4 on the season. The Johnnies host Watkins Memorial (Pataskala, OH) to play the Warriors in a bout on Tuesday, February 6. The Warriors go into the bout with a record of 4-2. Watkins Memorial lost 44-33 in their recent league bout against Zanesville (Zanesville, OH)

Next up, the Redskins play the Licking Heights Hornets (Pataskala, OH) in a bout, on Tuesday, February 6. Utica will attempt to upgrade on its 1-6 season record. The Hornets go into the bout with a 12-2 record after their 56-13 league win over Granville (Granville, OH).