Bluffton Pirates (Bluffton, OH) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Leipsic Vikings (Leipsic, OH), 73-64 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Bluffton upgrades its record to 7-5 on the campaign. The Pirates host Carey (Carey, OH) to play the Blue Devils in a non-league bout on Saturday, January 14. The Blue Devils come into the bout with a record of 9-1. Carey won 49-36 in their recent league bout against Seneca East (Attica, OH)

Next up, the Vikings play the Patrick Henry Patriots (Hamler, OH) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, January 14. Leipsic will attempt to upgrade on its 5-6 season record. The Patriots come into the bout with a 9-0 record after their 63-60 league win over Evergreen (Metamora, OH).