In Tuesday's league match, the host Loyalsock Township Lancers basketball team scored a tight 46-42 triumph over the Shamokin Area Indians.

In their next game, the Lancers meet the Central Columbia Bluejays (Bloomsburg, PA) in a non-league match, on Thursday, February 9. Loyalsock Township will attempt to better on its 14-5 season record. The Bluejays enter the match with a 19-2 record after their 48-30 non-league win over Lewisburg (Lewisburg, PA).

With the defeat, Shamokin Area moves to 14-7 on the year. The Indians host Warrior Run (Turbotville, PA) to meet the Defenders in a Heartland III match on Thursday, February 9. The Defenders enter the match with a record of 3-13. Warrior Run lost 66-38 in their recent league match against Bloomsburg (Bloomsburg, PA)