Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Kirtland Hornets (Kirtland, OH) and the host Cardinal Huskies (Middlefield, OH), saw Kirtland's basketball squad hold off Cardinal by a count of 68-61.

With the victory, Kirtland upgrades its record to 4-4 on the campaign. The Hornets host Wickliffe (Wickliffe, OH) to play the Blue Devils in a Chagrin Valley - Valley challenge on Friday, January 22. The Blue Devils come into the challenge with a record of 1-5. Wickliffe lost 58-55 in their recent non-league challenge against Grand Valley (Orwell, OH)

Next up, the Huskies play the Crestwood Red Devils (Mantua, OH) in a Chagrin Valley - Valley challenge, on Thursday, January 21. Cardinal will attempt to upgrade on its 3-11 season record. The Red Devils come into the challenge with a 2-3 record after their 49-48 non-league loss to Field (Mogadore, OH).