The Lakota West Firebirds tipped the host Colerain Cardinals basketball team by a final score of 46-44 in Friday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Firebirds face the St. Xavier Bombers (Cincinnati, OH) in a non-league game, on Saturday, January 20. Lakota West will attempt to move on its 9-1 season record. The Bombers enter the game with a 1-0 record after their 56-47 non-league win over Archbishop Moeller (Cincinnati, OH).

With the defeat, Colerain moves to 0-2 on the year. The Cardinals host Roger Bacon (Cincinnati, OH) to face the Spartans in a non-league game on Monday, January 22. The Spartans enter the game with a record of 3-2.