Watkins Memorial Warriors (Pataskala, OH) backers were in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Bishop Hartley Hawks (Columbus, OH), 43-31 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Watkins Memorial upgrades its record to 11-9 on the season. The Warriors host Johnstown-Monroe (Johnstown, OH) to play the Johnnies in a Licking County - Cardinal bout on Wednesday, February 7. The Johnnies go into the bout with a record of 13-6. Johnstown-Monroe won 45-42 in their recent league bout against Utica (Utica, OH)

Next up, the Hawks play the Bishop Watterson Eagles (Columbus, OH) in a Central Catholic bout, on Thursday, February 8. Bishop Hartley will attempt to upgrade on its 3-16 season record.