Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Norton Panthers (Norton, OH) and the visiting Woodridge Bulldogs (Peninsula, OH), saw Norton's basketball squad overcome Woodridge by a tally of 49-34.

With the victory, Norton improves its record to 8-6 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to Coventry (Akron, OH) to confront the Comets in a Metro challenge on Tuesday, January 17. The Comets come into the challenge with a record of 2-13. Coventry lost 54-40 in their recent league challenge against Springfield (Akron, OH)

Next up, the Bulldogs confront the Springfield Spartans (Akron, OH) in a Metro challenge, on Tuesday, January 17. Woodridge will attempt to improve on its 9-3 season record. The Spartans come into the challenge with a 4-10 record after their 54-40 league win over Coventry (Akron, OH).