In Monday's non-league match, the host Struthers Wildcats basketball team scored a tight 35-29 triumph over the East .

In their next game, the Wildcats meet the South Range Raiders (Canfield, OH) in a Northeast Eight match, on Thursday, December 14. Struthers will attempt to move on its 1-3 season record. The Raiders enter the match with a 0-3 record after their 34-19 league loss to Girard (Girard, OH).

With the defeat, East moves to 3-2 on the year. The travel to Alliance (Alliance, OH) to meet the Aviators in a non-league match on Saturday, December 16. The Aviators enter the match with a record of 2-6. Alliance lost 38-37 in their recent league match against Marlington (Alliance, OH)