In Saturday's non-league match, the host Independence Blue Devils basketball team scored a tight 33-32 triumph over the Kirtland Hornets.

In their next game, the Blue Devils meet the Richmond Heights Spartans (Richmond Heights, OH) in a Chagrin Valley - Metro match, on Wednesday, January 25. Independence will attempt to move on its 9-6 season record. The Spartans enter the match with a 14-2 record after their 60-16 non-league win over Cleveland Central Catholic (Cleveland, OH).

With the defeat, Kirtland moves to 8-7 on the year. The Hornets host Berkshire (Burton, OH) to meet the Badgers in a Chagrin Valley - Valley match on Wednesday, January 25. The Badgers enter the match with a record of 9-7. Berkshire lost 49-46 in their recent non-league match against Villa Angela-St. Joseph (Cleveland, OH)