Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the Maplewood Rockets (Cortland, OH) and the visiting McDonald Blue Devils (McDonald, OH), saw Maplewood's basketball squad hold off McDonald by a tally of 28-25.

With the victory, Maplewood improves its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Rockets travel to Pymatuning Valley (Andover, OH) to confront the Lakers in a Northeastern challenge on Thursday, December 1. The Lakers come into the challenge with a record of 3-1. Pymatuning Valley lost 46-37 in their recent non-league challenge against Berkshire (Burton, OH)

Next up, the Blue Devils confront the Heartland Christian Lions (Columbiana, OH) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, December 1. McDonald will attempt to improve on its 1-1 season record. The Lions come into the challenge with a 0-1 record after their 56-35 non-league loss to Newton Falls (Newton Falls, OH).