Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the Boardman Spartans (Youngstown, OH) and the host Pymatuning Valley Lakers (Andover, OH), saw Boardman's basketball squad hold off Pymatuning Valley by a tally of 39-36.

With the victory, Boardman improves its record to 1-1 on the campaign. The Spartans host East Palestine (East Palestine, OH) to play the Bulldogs in a non-league challenge on Thursday, December 14. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a record of 0-1.

Next up, the Lakers play the Howland Tigers (Warren, OH) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, December 14. Pymatuning Valley will attempt to improve on its 1-1 season record.