Kirtland Hornets (Kirtland, OH) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Cardinal Huskies (Middlefield, OH), 60-44 in a league bout.

With the win, Kirtland upgrades its record to 6-2 on the season. The Hornets host North (Eastlake, OH) to play the Rangers in a non-league bout on Saturday, January 13. The Rangers go into the bout with a record of 6-4. North won 74-60 in their recent league bout against Chardon (Chardon, OH)

Next up, the Huskies play the Chalker Wildcats (Southington, OH) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, January 13. Cardinal will attempt to upgrade on its 2-10 season record. The Wildcats go into the bout with a 2-8 record after their 50-32 league loss to St. John (Ashtabula, OH).