Maplewood Rockets (Cortland, OH) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Mathews Mustangs (Vienna, OH), 54-14 in a league bout.

With the win, Maplewood upgrades its record to 2-0 on the season. The Rockets host Badger (Kinsman, OH) to clash with the Braves in a Northeastern - Stars bout on Monday, December 4. The Braves go into the bout with a record of 1-1. Badger won 70-21 in their recent league match against Harding (Fairport Harbor, OH)

With the defeat, Mathews moves to 0-3 on the year. The Mustangs host Chalker (Southington, OH) to meet the Wildcats in a non-league match on Monday, December 4. The Wildcats enter the match with a record of 1-0. Chalker won 42-11 in their recent league match against Lordstown (Warren, OH)