Shelby Whippets (Shelby, OH) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Ontario Warriors (Mansfield, OH), 82-67 in a league bout.

With the win, Shelby upgrades its record to 12-1 on the season. The Whippets host Pleasant (Marion, OH) to clash with the Spartans in a Mid-Ohio - Red bout on Thursday, January 19. The Spartans go into the bout with a record of 5-6. Pleasant lost 47-42 in their recent league bout against Marion Harding (Marion, OH)

Next up, the Warriors clash with the Ashland Arrows (Ashland, OH) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, January 14. Ontario will attempt to upgrade on its 4-6 season record. The Arrows go into the bout with a 4-11 record after their 55-53 league loss to Lexington (Lexington, OH).