Fans at Wednesday's league challenge between the Wellington Dukes (Wellington, OH) and the host Firelands Falcons (Oberlin, OH), saw Wellington's basketball squad hold off Firelands by a tally of 39-37.

With the victory, Wellington improves its record to 10-5 on the campaign. The Dukes host New London (New London, OH) to confront the Wildcats in a non-league challenge on Monday, January 29. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a record of 14-4.

Next up, the Falcons confront the Padua Franciscan Bruins (Parma, OH) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 27. Firelands will attempt to improve on its 10-6 season record. The Bruins come into the challenge with a 3-12 record after their 53-50 league loss to Beaumont School (Cleveland Heights, OH).