Heartland Christian Lions (Columbiana, OH) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Leetonia Bears (Leetonia, OH), 36-12 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Heartland Christian upgrades its record to 5-3 on the season. The Lions host Edison (Richmond, OH) to clash with the Wildcats in a Freelance bout on Wednesday, December 27. The Wildcats go into the bout with a record of 5-3. Edison lost 45-36 in their recent non-league bout against Conotton Valley (Bowerston, OH)

Next up, the Bears clash with the Southern Indians (Salineville, OH) in a Eastern Ohio bout, on Wednesday, December 27. Leetonia will attempt to move on its 0-8 season record. The Indians enter the game with a 4-2 record after their 55-33 league win over David Anderson (Lisbon, OH).