Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Patrick Henry Patriots (Hamler, OH) and the host Ayersville Pilots (Defiance, OH), saw Patrick Henry's basketball squad hold off Ayersville by a tally of 49-42.

With the victory, Patrick Henry improves its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Patriots travel to Napoleon (Napoleon, OH) to confront the Wildcats in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, December 6. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a record of 1-1. Napoleon won 51-38 in their recent league challenge against Maumee (Maumee, OH)

Next up, the Pilots confront the Holgate Tigers (Holgate, OH) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, December 3. Ayersville will attempt to improve on its 1-2 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 0-1 record after their 42-38 non-league loss to Miller City (Miller City, OH).