Wayne Trace Raiders (Haviland, OH) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Defiance Bulldogs (Defiance, OH), 51-19 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Wayne Trace upgrades its record to 1-0 on the season. The Raiders host Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian (Fort Wayne, IN) to play the Braves in a non-league bout on Thursday, November 30. The Braves go into the bout with a record of 5-4. Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian won 67-40 in their recent non-league bout against South Adams (Berne, IN)

Next up, the Bulldogs play the Patrick Henry Patriots (Hamler, OH) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, November 30. Defiance will attempt to upgrade on its 0-2 season record. The Patriots go into the bout with a 1-0 record after their 43-31 non-league win over Miller City (Miller City, OH).