Bellefontaine Chieftains (Bellefontaine, OH) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Shawnee Braves (Springfield, OH), 49-39 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Bellefontaine upgrades its record to 2-8 on the season. The Chieftains host London (London, OH) to clash with the Red Raiders in a Central Buckeye Conference - Kenton Trail bout on Friday, January 12. The Red Raiders go into the bout with a record of 5-4. London won 61-24 in their recent non-league bout against Graham Local (St. Paris, OH)

Next up, the Braves clash with the Graham Local Falcons (St. Paris, OH) in a Central Buckeye Conference - Mad River bout, on Friday, January 12. Shawnee will attempt to upgrade on its 7-4 season record. The Falcons go into the bout with a 4-7 record after their 61-24 non-league loss to London (London, OH).