Eastern Warriors (Sardinia, OH) boosters left the game satisfied Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Hillsboro Indians (Hillsboro, OH), 50-44 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Eastern upgrades its record to 8-2 on the year. The Warriors travel to Fairfield (Leesburg, OH) to face the Lions in a Southern Hills match on Tuesday, January 14. The Lions enter the match with a record of 6-2. Fairfield lost 68-66 in their recent non-league match against Western (Latham, OH)

The Indians now sport a 5-4 record. They put it on the line next when they host McClain for a Frontier match on Friday, January 17.