In Friday's non-league contest, the host Urbana Hillclimbers basketball team scored a close 60-53 triumph over the Bellefontaine Chieftains.

The Hillclimbers (1-2) will now prepare for their contest against Northwestern (Springfield, OH). The Warriors come into the non-league challenge with a 0-1 record.

In their next game, the Chieftains encounter the Shawnee Braves (Springfield, OH) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 28. Bellefontaine will attempt to improve on its 2-1 season record.