The Steele Comets basketball squad (Amherst, OH), was outscored 72-63 in Friday's league battle with the host Avon Lake Shoremen (Avon Lake, OH)

With the victory, Avon Lake advances its record to 3-14 on the year. The Shoremen host Elyria (Elyria, OH) to meet the Pioneers in a Southwestern battle on Tuesday, February 4. The Pioneers enter the battle with a record of 13-4. Elyria won 66-64 in their recent league battle against North Ridgeville (North Ridgeville, OH)

The Comets now own a 10-7 record. They put it on the line next when they host Olmsted Falls for a Southwestern battle on Tuesday, February 4. Steele will meet a Bulldogs squad coming off a 61-47 league loss to Avon (Avon, OH). The Bulldogs record now stands at 12-5.