The crowd at Friday's non-league challenge between the Trinity Trojans (Garfield Heights, OH) and the host Independence Blue Devils (Independence, OH), observed Trinity's basketball team edge Independence by a score of 43-40.

The Trojans (3-3) will now prepare for their challenge against Gilmour Academy (Gates Mills, OH). The Lancers come into the non-league challenge with a 1-0 record.

In their next game, the Blue Devils battle the Kenston Bombers (Chagrin Falls, OH) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 11. Independence will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record. The Bombers come into the challenge with a 3-0 record after their 51-49 non-league win over Woodridge (Peninsula, OH).