Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Hilliard Darby Panthers (Hilliard, OH) and the visiting Dublin Jerome Celtics (Dublin, OH), saw Hilliard Darby's basketball squad hold off Dublin Jerome by a tally of 27-26.

With the victory, Hilliard Darby improves its record to 5-8 on the campaign. The Panthers host Marysville (Marysville, OH) to confront the Monarchs in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 23. The Monarchs come into the challenge with a record of 1-1.

Next up, the Celtics confront the Thomas Worthington CARDINALS (Worthington, OH) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 23. Dublin Jerome will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record.