The Southeast Pirates ran past the host Rootstown Rovers basketball team by a final score of 59-45 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Pirates face the LaBrae Vikings (Leavittsburg, OH) in a non-league game, on Saturday, January 14. Southeast will attempt to move on its 5-6 season record. The Vikings enter the game with a 7-4 record after their 71-34 league win over Champion (Warren, OH).

With the defeat, Rootstown moves to 2-12 on the year. The Rovers host Field (Mogadore, OH) to face the Falcons in a non-league game on Tuesday, January 17. The Falcons enter the game with a record of 2-11. Field lost 47-42 in their recent league game against Cloverleaf (Lodi, OH)