Ohio High School Basketball - Garfield nipped by East
January 20, 2011: Akron, OH 44301 The East Orientals tipped the host Garfield Rams basketball team by a final score of 56-50 in Thursday's league game.
In their next game, the Orientals face the North Vikings (Akron, OH) in a Akron City game, on Monday, January 24. East will attempt to move on its 5-7 season record. The Vikings enter the game with a 1-9 record after their 57-19 non-league loss to Our Lady of the Elms (Akron, OH).
With the defeat, Garfield moves to 4-7 on the year. The Rams host Firestone (Akron, OH) to face the Falcons in a Akron City game on Monday, January 24. The Falcons enter the game with a record of 13-0. Firestone won 87-16 in their recent league game against Ellet (Akron, OH)