The Open Door Christian Patriots basketball squad (Elyria, OH), was nudged 44-43 in Thursday's non-league battle with the host Andrews Osborne Academy Phoenix (Willoughby, OH)

With the victory, Andrews Osborne Academy advances its record to 6-0 on the year. The Phoenix host Medina Christian Academy (Medina, OH) to meet the Knights in a non-league battle on Friday, January 17. The Knights enter the battle with a record of 3-8. Medina Christian Academy lost 59-42 in their recent non-league battle against Normandy (Parma, OH)

The Patriots now own a 3-10 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to John F. Kennedy for a non-league battle on Saturday, January 18. Open Door Christian will meet a Fighting Eagles squad coming off a 62-59 league loss to Garrett Morgan (Cleveland, OH). The Fighting Eagles record now stands at 6-6.