Kirtland Hornets (Kirtland, OH) supporters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Berkshire Badgers (Burton, OH), 45-44 in a league match.

With the victory, Kirtland advances its record to 7-4 on the year. The Hornets travel to Cardinal (Middlefield, OH) to face the Huskies in a Chagrin Valley - Valley match on Tuesday, January 21. The Huskies enter the match with a record of 2-13. Cardinal lost 81-57 in their recent league match against Wickliffe (Wickliffe, OH)

The Badgers now own a 2-11 record. They put it on the line next when they host Chardon for a non-league match on Sunday, January 19. Berkshire will face a Hilltoppers squad coming off a 74-67 league loss to Mayfield (Mayfield, OH). The Hilltoppers record now stands at 4-7.