Columbiana Clippers (Columbiana, OH) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Valley Christian Eagles (Youngstown, OH), 56-51 in a league bout.

With the win, Columbiana upgrades its record to 10-6 on the season. The Clippers travel to United (Hanoverton, OH) to play the Golden Eagles in a Eastern Ohio bout on Tuesday, January 31. The Golden Eagles go into the bout with a record of 6-10. United lost 54-40 in their recent league bout against Wellsville (Wellsville, OH)

Next up, the Eagles play the Leetonia Bears (Leetonia, OH) in a Eastern Ohio bout, on Tuesday, January 31. Valley Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 8-5 season record. The Bears go into the bout with a 0-18 record after their 53-18 non-league loss to Heartland Christian (Columbiana, OH).