Harding Raiders (Warren, OH) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Austintown-Fitch Falcons (Youngstown, OH), 65-48 in a league bout.

With the win, Harding upgrades its record to 7-4 on the season. The Raiders travel to Canfield (Canfield, OH) to play the Cardinals in a All-American bout on Friday, January 13. The Cardinals go into the bout with a record of 8-3. Canfield won 49-34 in their recent league bout against Boardman (Youngstown, OH)

Next up, the Falcons play the Howland Tigers (Warren, OH) in a All-American bout, on Friday, January 13. Austintown-Fitch will attempt to move on its 7-4 season record. The Tigers enter the game with a 6-4 record after their 56-51 league loss to Harding (Warren, OH).