In Friday's league test, the North Royalton Bears (North Royalton, OH) basketball squad got by the host Hudson Explorers (Hudson, OH), by a final score of 42-39.

Next, the Bears clash with the Tallmadge Blue Devils (Tallmadge, OH) in a non-league test, on Tuesday, January 28. North Royalton will attempt to upgrade on its 13-1 season record. The Blue Devils come into the test with a 11-4 record after their 53-36 league win over Roosevelt (Kent, OH).

The Explorers (4-10) will now prepare for their test against Solon (Solon, OH). The Comets come into the Suburban - National test with a 7-8 record.