Marlington Dukes (Alliance, OH) supporters left the game satisfied Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Salem Quakers (Salem, OH), 50-46 in a league match.

With the victory, Marlington advances its record to 6-10 on the year. The Dukes host Poland Seminary (Poland, OH) to face the Bulldogs in a non-league match on Saturday, January 25. The Bulldogs enter the match with a record of 9-6. Poland Seminary lost 42-38 in their recent league match against Struthers (Struthers, OH)

The Quakers now own a 7-10 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Ursuline for a non-league match on Saturday, January 25. Salem will face a Fighting Irish squad coming off a 43-29 non-league loss to West Branch (Beloit, OH). The Fighting Irish record now stands at 4-11.