Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the McDonald Blue Devils (McDonald, OH) and the host Jackson-Milton Bluejays (North Jackson, OH), saw McDonald's basketball squad hold off Jackson-Milton by a count of 52-48.

With the victory, McDonald upgrades its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Blue Devils host Springfield (New Middletown, OH) to play the Tigers in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 16. The Tigers come into the battle with a record of 3-0.

The Bluejays (4-6) will now prepare for their battle against Mineral Ridge (Mineral Ridge, OH). The Rams come into the non-league battle with a 1-3 record.