Avon Eagles (Avon, OH) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Highland Hornets (Medina, OH), 51-42 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Avon upgrades its record to 10-2 on the campaign. The Eagles host Avon Lake (Avon Lake, OH) to play the Shoremen in a Southwestern bout on Friday, January 20. The Shoremen come into the bout with a record of 11-2. Avon Lake lost 57-48 in their recent non-league bout against Brecksville-Broadview Heights (Broadview Heights, OH)

Next up, the Hornets play the Tallmadge Blue Devils (Tallmadge, OH) in a Suburban - American bout, on Friday, January 20. Highland will attempt to upgrade on its 7-6 season record. The Blue Devils come into the bout with a 6-5 record after their 55-43 league win over Barberton (Barberton, OH).