Jackson Polar Bears (Massillon, OH) backers were pleased Wednesday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host McKinley Bulldogs (Canton, OH), 59-41 in a league bout.

With the victory, Jackson upgrades its record to 10-2 on the campaign. The Polar Bears host Norton (Norton, OH) to play the Panthers in a non-league bout on Saturday, January 13. The Panthers come into the bout with a record of 8-4. Norton won 46-14 in their recent league bout against Coventry (Akron, OH)

Next up, the Bulldogs play the Marlington Dukes (Alliance, OH) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, January 13. McKinley will attempt to upgrade on its 4-7 season record. The Dukes come into the bout with a 4-9 record after their 45-26 league loss to West Branch (Beloit, OH).