The Tinora Rams basketball squad (Defiance, OH), was nudged 49-46 in Monday's non-league battle with the visiting Hilltop Cadets (West Unity, OH)

With the victory, Hilltop advances its record to 2-0 on the year. The Cadets host North Central (Pioneer, OH) to meet the Eagles in a Buckeye Border battle on Tuesday, December 3. The Eagles enter the battle with a record of 1-1. North Central won 31-26 in their recent non-league battle against Toledo Christian (Toledo, OH)

The Rams now own a 0-3 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Continental for a non-league challenge on Thursday, December 5. Tinora will encounter a Pirates team coming off a 81-21 league loss to Columbus Grove (Columbus Grove, OH). The Pirates record now stands at 0-4.