Fans at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the Southern Indians (Salineville, OH) and the visiting Heartland Christian Lions (Columbiana, OH), saw Southern's basketball squad knock off Heartland Christian by a count of 59-47.

With the victory, Southern upgrades its record to 13-5 on the campaign. The Indians travel to Shenandoah (Sarahsville, OH) to play the Zeps in a non-league challenge on Thursday, February 1. The Zeps come into the challenge with a record of 7-11. Shenandoah won 41-37 in their recent non-league challenge against Buckeye Trail (Lore City, OH)

Next up, the Lions play the Jackson-Milton Bluejays (North Jackson, OH) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, February 1. Heartland Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 8-8 season record. The Bluejays come into the challenge with a 7-8 record after their 57-29 league loss to Lowellville (Lowellville, OH).