Field Falcons (Mogadore, OH) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Buchtel Griffins (Akron, OH), 45-42 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Field upgrades its record to 7-6 on the campaign. The Falcons host Independence (Independence, OH) to play the Blue Devils in a non-league bout on Monday, January 8. The Blue Devils come into the bout with a record of 4-6. Independence lost 39-29 in their recent league bout against Cuyahoga Heights (Cleveland, OH)

Next up, the Griffins play the Firestone Falcons (Akron, OH) in a Akron City bout, on Monday, January 8. Buchtel will attempt to upgrade on its 4-7 season record. The Falcons come into the bout with a 5-6 record after their 66-21 non-league loss to Canton South (Canton, OH).