Marion Harding Presidents (Marion, OH) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Shelby Whippets (Shelby, OH), 64-48 in a league bout.

With the win, Marion Harding upgrades its record to 13-4 on the season. The Presidents travel to Highland (Marengo, OH) to play the Fighting Scots in a Mid-Ohio - Red bout on Friday, January 27. The Fighting Scots go into the bout with a record of 6-9. Highland lost 59-48 in their recent league bout against Pleasant (Marion, OH)

Next up, the Whippets play the Galion Tigers (Galion, OH) in a Mid-Ohio - Red bout, on Friday, January 27. Shelby will attempt to upgrade on its 13-2 season record. The Tigers go into the bout with a 6-9 record after their 62-54 league loss to Clear Fork (Bellville, OH).