The crowd at Friday's league challenge between the Buchtel Griffins (Akron, OH) and the host North Vikings (Akron, OH), observed Buchtel's basketball team overwhelm North by a score of 76-21.

The Griffins (11-5) will now prepare for their challenge against Ellet (Akron, OH). The Orangemen come into the Akron City challenge with a 8-6 record.

In their next game, the Vikings battle the Northeast Ohio College Prep Knights (Cleveland, OH) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 18. North will attempt to improve on its 1-12 season record. The Knights come into the challenge with a 0-8 record after their 54-49 non-league loss to HEARTS for Jesus Christ (North Olmsted, OH).