Perkins Pirates (Sandusky, OH) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Fostoria Redmen (Fostoria, OH), 63-61 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Perkins upgrades its record to 1-2 on the campaign. The Pirates host St. Mary Central Catholic (Sandusky, OH) to play the Panthers in a non-league bout on Wednesday, December 27. The Panthers come into the bout with a record of 3-4. St. Mary Central Catholic lost 55-41 in their recent league bout against Gibsonburg (Gibsonburg, OH)

Next up, the Redmen play the Northwood Rangers (Northwood, OH) in a non-league bout, on Wednesday, December 27. Fostoria will attempt to upgrade on its 5-2 season record. The Rangers come into the bout with a 1-4 record after their 75-70 non-league loss to Lake (Millbury, OH).