The Academy for Urban Scholars Hawks basketball team (Youngstown, OH), was overwhelmed 68-21 in Tuesday's non-league battle with the host Marlington Dukes (Alliance, OH)

The Dukes now possess a 1-0 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Carrollton for a Eastern Buckeye battle on Friday, December 2. Marlington will confront a Warriors team coming off a 54-28 non-league win over Tuscarawas Central Catholic (New Philadelphia, OH). The Warriors record now stands at 1-0.

The Hawks (0-3) will now prepare for their battle against Neshannock (New Castle, PA). The Lancers come into the non-league battle with a 0-0 record.