The Marlington Dukes basketball squad (Alliance, OH), was crushed 67-46 in Tuesday's non-league battle with the host Northwest Indians (Canal Fulton, OH)

With the victory, Northwest advances its record to 3-1 on the year. The Indians host Manchester (Akron, OH) to meet the Panthers in a Principals test on Friday, December 13. The Panthers come into the test with a record of 3-1. Manchester won 72-67 in their recent non-league test against Waynedale (Apple Creek, OH)

The Dukes (3-1) will now prepare for their test against West Branch (Beloit, OH). The Warriors come into the Eastern Buckeye test with a 0-2 record. In their last test, West Branch was routed by Minerva (Minerva, OH), 67-56, in a league test.