Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the West Branch Warriors (Beloit, OH) and the host Carrollton Warriors (Carrollton, OH), saw West Branch's basketball squad hold off Carrollton by a tally of 40-39.

With the victory, West Branch improves its record to 3-1 on the campaign. The Warriors host Salem (Salem, OH) to play the Quakers in a non-league challenge on Monday, December 18. The Quakers come into the challenge with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Warriors play the Canton Central Catholic Crusaders (Canton, OH) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, December 16. Carrollton will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record. The Crusaders come into the challenge with a 2-1 record after their 24-23 non-league win over Perry (Massillon, OH).