Olentangy Liberty Patriots (Powell, OH) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Marysville Monarchs (Marysville, OH), 71-52 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Olentangy Liberty upgrades its record to 10-8 on the season. The Patriots host Hilliard Davidson (Hilliard, OH) to play the Wildcats in a Ohio Capital - Central bout on Friday, February 9. The Wildcats go into the bout with a record of 8-8.

Next up, the Monarchs play the Olentangy Berlin Bears (Delaware, OH) in a Ohio Capital - Cardinal bout, on Friday, February 9. Marysville will attempt to upgrade on its 12-6 season record. The Bears go into the bout with a 10-9 record after their 64-39 non-league win over Mifflin (Columbus, OH).