Independence Blue Devils (Independence, OH) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Fairview Warriors (Fairview Park, OH), 75-66 in a league bout.

With the victory, Independence upgrades its record to 4-5 on the campaign. The Blue Devils host Fuchs Mizrachi (University Heights, OH) to play the Mayhem in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 9. The Mayhem come into the bout with a record of 3-3.

Next up, the Warriors play the Trinity Trojans (Garfield Heights, OH) in a Chagrin Valley - Metro bout, on Tuesday, January 9. Fairview will attempt to upgrade on its 5-2 season record. The Trojans come into the bout with a 5-3 record after their 52-41 league win over Brooklyn (Brooklyn, OH).