In Monday's league match, the host Open Door Christian Patriots basketball team scored a tight 40-36 triumph over the Mentor Christian .

In their next game, the Patriots face the Lake Ridge Academy Royals (North Ridgeville, OH) in a Lake Effect match, on Thursday, January 11. Open Door Christian will attempt to move on its 6-5 season record.

With the defeat, Mentor Christian moves to 0-1 on the year. The host Christian Community (North Eaton, OH) to face the Warriors in a non-league match on Tuesday, January 9. The Warriors enter the match with a record of 7-5. Christian Community lost 37-16 in their recent non-league match against First Baptist Christian (Elyria, OH)