Marlington Dukes (Alliance, OH) supporters left the game happy Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad run past the host Minerva Lions (Minerva, OH), 44-34 in a league match.

With the victory, Marlington advances its record to 5-10 on the year. The Dukes host Salem (Salem, OH) to face the Quakers in a Eastern Buckeye contest on Wednesday, January 22. The Quakers go into the contest with a record of 6-9.

In their next game, the Lions battle the Salem Quakers (Salem, OH) in a Eastern Buckeye contest, on Saturday, January 18. Minerva will attempt to better on its 6-9 season record. The Quakers go into the contest with a 6-9 record after their 56-39 league loss to Carrollton (Carrollton, OH).