The Perry Pirates tipped the visiting Jefferson Area Falcons basketball team by a final score of 45-40 in Wednesday's league game.

In their next game, the Pirates face the Madison Blue Streaks (Madison, OH) in a Chagrin Valley - Lake game, on Saturday, January 27. Perry will attempt to move on its 10-5 season record. The Blue Streaks enter the game with a 14-2 record after their 68-23 league win over Lakeside (Ashtabula, OH).

With the defeat, Jefferson Area moves to 8-7 on the year. The Falcons travel to Conneaut (Conneaut, OH) to face the Spartans in a Chagrin Valley - Lake game on Saturday, January 27. The Spartans enter the game with a record of 6-9.