The Highland Hornets tipped the visiting Firestone Falcons basketball team by a final score of 61-54 in Saturday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Hornets face the Tallmadge Blue Devils (Tallmadge, OH) in a Suburban - American game, on Tuesday, January 9. Highland will attempt to move on its 6-4 season record. The Blue Devils enter the game with a 4-5 record after their 63-51 league loss to Barberton (Barberton, OH).

With the defeat, Firestone moves to 1-11 on the year. The Falcons host Buchtel (Akron, OH) to face the Griffins in a Akron City game on Tuesday, January 9. The Griffins enter the game with a record of 6-2. Buchtel won 65-29 in their recent league game against Garfield (Akron, OH)