The Open Door Christian Patriots routed the visiting Lake Ridge Academy Royals basketball team by a final score of 50-16 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Patriots face the Clearview Clippers (Lorain, OH) in a non-league game, on Monday, December 18. Open Door Christian will attempt to move on its 4-3 season record. The Clippers enter the game with a 1-5 record after their 52-49 league loss to Black River (Sullivan, OH).

With the defeat, Lake Ridge Academy moves to 0-7 on the year. The Royals travel to Lawrence Upper (Sagamore Hills, OH) to face the Lions in a Lake Effect game on Thursday, January 4. The Lions enter the game with a record of 1-3. Lawrence Upper lost 50-10 in their recent league game against St. Martin de Porres (Cleveland, OH)