Middletown Christian Eagles (Franklin, OH) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Franklin Monroe Jets (Pitsburg, OH), 50-42 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Middletown Christian upgrades its record to 1-0 on the season. The Eagles host Legacy Christian Academy (Xenia, OH) to clash with the Knights in a Metro Buckeye bout on Thursday, December 1. The Knights go into the bout with a record of 3-0. Legacy Christian Academy won 48-36 in their recent non-league bout against Stebbins (Riverside, OH)

Next up, the Jets clash with the Mississinawa Valley Blackhawks (Union City, OH) in a Western Ohio bout, on Thursday, December 1. Franklin Monroe will attempt to upgrade on its 1-3 season record. The Blackhawks go into the bout with a 3-1 record after their 59-32 non-league win over Troy Christian (Troy, OH).