In Saturday's non-league match, the visiting Marion Local Flyers basketball team scored a tight 51-45 triumph over the Russia Raiders.

In their next game, the Flyers meet the New Bremen Cardinals (New Bremen, OH) in a Midwest match, on Thursday, January 12. Marion Local will attempt to move on its 12-2 season record. The Cardinals enter the match with a 6-5 record after their 47-36 league loss to Coldwater (Coldwater, OH).

With the defeat, Russia moves to 8-3 on the year. The Raiders host Fairlawn (Sidney, OH) to meet the Jets in a Shelby County match on Tuesday, January 10. The Jets enter the match with a record of 1-12. Fairlawn lost 48-32 in their recent league match against Houston (Houston, OH)