Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Johnstown-Monroe Johnnies (Johnstown, OH) and the visiting Northridge Vikings (Johnstown, OH), saw Johnstown-Monroe's basketball squad hold off Northridge by a tally of 56-53.

With the victory, Johnstown-Monroe improves its record to 11-8 on the campaign. The Johnnies travel to Heath (Heath, OH) to confront the Bulldogs in a Licking County - Cardinal challenge on Tuesday, February 13. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a record of 14-5. Heath won 47-43 in their recent non-league challenge against Sheridan (Thornville, OH)

Next up, the Vikings confront the Lakewood Lancers (Hebron, OH) in a Licking County - Cardinal challenge, on Tuesday, February 13. Northridge will attempt to improve on its 14-5 season record. The Lancers come into the challenge with a 6-14 record after their 40-25 league loss to Utica (Utica, OH).