Clermont Northeastern Rockets (Batavia, OH) supporters left the game happy Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the visiting Blanchester Wildcats (Blanchester, OH), 28-26 in a league match.

With the victory, Clermont Northeastern advances its record to 7-8 on the year. The Rockets host New Richmond (New Richmond, OH) to meet the Lions in a non-league match on Monday, January 20. The Lions enter the match with a record of 3-12. New Richmond lost 65-29 in their recent league match against Western Brown (Mt. Orab, OH)

The Wildcats now own a 4-10 record. They put it on the line next when they host Washington for a non-league match on Saturday, January 18. Blanchester will meet a Blue Lions squad coming off a 57-47 league loss to Hillsboro (Hillsboro, OH). The Blue Lions record now stands at 5-8.