Kirtland Hornets (Kirtland, OH) boosters left the game satisfied Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad notch a victory over the visiting Chardon Hilltoppers (Chardon, OH), 74-65 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Kirtland upgrades its record to 5-4 on the year. The Hornets host Beachwood (Beachwood, OH) to face the Bison in a non-league match on Tuesday, January 14. The Bison enter the match with a record of 1-8. Beachwood lost 54-40 in their recent league match against Fairview (Fairview Park, OH)

The Hilltoppers now sport a 4-5 record. They put it on the line next when they host North for a Western Reserve match on Tuesday, January 14. Chardon will face a Rangers squad coming off a 83-42 non-league loss to Villa Angela-St. Joseph (Cleveland, OH). The Rangers record now stands at 6-5.