The Washington Blue Lions basketball squad (Washington Court House, OH), was nudged 42-40 in Wednesday's league battle with the host Jackson Ironman/Ironladies (Jackson, OH)

With the victory, Jackson advances its record to 3-18 on the year. The Ironman/Ironladies travel to Gallia Academy (Gallipolis, OH) to meet the Blue Devils in a non-league battle on Saturday, February 8. The Blue Devils enter the battle with a record of 10-11. Gallia Academy won 59-34 in their recent non-league battle against Chillicothe (Chillicothe, OH)

The Blue Lions now own a 9-11 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Madison Plains for a non-league battle on Friday, February 7. Washington will meet a Golden Eagles squad coming off a 49-43 league loss to Greenon (Springfield, OH). The Golden Eagles record now stands at 12-6.