Fans at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the Lordstown Red Devils (Warren, OH) and the host Leetonia Bears (Leetonia, OH), saw Lordstown's basketball squad hold off Leetonia by a tally of 30-28.

With the victory, Lordstown improves its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Red Devils host Badger (Kinsman, OH) to play the Braves in a non-league challenge on Friday, January 12. The Braves come into the challenge with a record of 0-1.

Next up, the Bears play the Columbiana Clippers (Columbiana, OH) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 5. Leetonia will attempt to improve on its 2-7 season record. The Clippers come into the challenge with a 3-0 record after their 61-16 non-league win over Mineral Ridge (Mineral Ridge, OH).