Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Sandy Valley Cardinals (Magnolia, OH) and the host Claymont Mustangs (Uhrichsville, OH), saw Sandy Valley's basketball squad overcome Claymont by a tally of 53-44.

With the victory, Sandy Valley improves its record to 6-1 on the campaign. The Cardinals host Central Christian (Kidron, OH) to confront the Comets in a non-league challenge on Saturday, December 17. The Comets come into the challenge with a record of 2-2.

Next up, the Mustangs face the Minerva Lions (Minerva, OH) in a non-league game, on Tuesday, December 20. Claymont will attempt to move on its 2-4 season record. The Lions enter the game with a 4-3 record after their 61-54 non-league win over Springfield (Akron, OH).