The Butler Aviators basketball team (Vandalia, OH), dropped 44-33 in Wednesday's non-league battle with the visiting Tri-Village Patriots (New Madison, OH)

The Patriots now possess a 17-3 record. They put it on the line next when they host Twin Valley South for a Western Ohio battle on Thursday, February 8. Tri-Village will confront a Panthers team coming off a 44-34 non-league loss to Dayton Christian (Miamisburg, OH). The Panthers record now stands at 0-20.

The Aviators (16-5) will now prepare for their battle against Stebbins (Riverside, OH). The Indians come into the Miami Valley - Scarlet battle with a 15-6 record. In their last battle, Stebbins beat Kenton Ridge (Springfield, OH), 63-44, in a non-league battle.