Harrison Central Huskies (Cadiz, OH) backers were pleased Monday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Minerva Lions (Minerva, OH), 35-31 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Harrison Central upgrades its record to 11-5 on the campaign. The Huskies host Malvern (Malvern, OH) to play the Hornets in a non-league bout on Monday, January 23. The Hornets come into the bout with a record of 9-6.

Next up, the Lions play the Marlington Dukes (Alliance, OH) in a Eastern Buckeye bout, on Wednesday, January 18. Minerva will attempt to upgrade on its 1-14 season record. The Dukes come into the bout with a 11-1 record after their 58-50 non-league win over McKinley (Canton, OH).