The Buchtel Griffins routed the host East Dragons basketball team by a final score of 77-45 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Griffins face the Lutheran West Longhorns (Rocky River, OH) in a non-league game, on Saturday, December 16. Buchtel will attempt to move on its 4-1 season record. The Longhorns enter the game with a 4-0 record after their 85-69 non-league win over Holy Name (Parma Heights, OH).

With the defeat, East moves to 2-3 on the year. The Dragons travel to Ellet (Akron, OH) to face the Orangemen in a Akron City game on Tuesday, December 19. The Orangemen enter the game with a record of 2-5. Ellet won 62-46 in their recent league game against North (Akron, OH)