The Watkins Memorial Warriors tipped the host Licking Valley Panthers basketball team by a final score of 43-39 in Saturday's league game.

In their next game, the Warriors face the Bishop Hartley Hawks (Columbus, OH) in a non-league game, on Monday, February 5. Watkins Memorial will attempt to move on its 10-9 season record. The Hawks enter the game with a 3-15 record after their 73-28 non-league loss to Olentangy (Lewis Center, OH).

With the defeat, Licking Valley moves to 8-10 on the year. The Panthers host Heath (Heath, OH) to face the Bulldogs in a Licking County - Cardinal game on Wednesday, February 7. The Bulldogs enter the game with a record of 12-7. Heath won 35-32 in their recent non-league game against Maysville (Zanesville, OH)