The Licking Valley Panthers topped the host Heath Bulldogs basketball team by a final score of 54-45 in Tuesday's league game.

In their next game, the Panthers face the Granville Blue Aces (Granville, OH) in a non-league game, on Friday, February 9. Licking Valley will attempt to move on its 9-6 season record.

With the defeat, Heath moves to 4-7 on the year. The Bulldogs host Sheridan (Thornville, OH) to face the Generals in a non-league game on Saturday, February 10. The Generals enter the game with a record of 10-6. Sheridan won 51-36 in their recent non-league game against Maysville (Zanesville, OH)