In Tuesday's non-league match, the visiting Black River Pirates basketball team scored a tight 54-52 triumph over the Rittman Indians.

In their next game, the Pirates meet the Wellington Dukes (Wellington, OH) in a Lorain County 8 match, on Tuesday, January 3. Black River will attempt to move on its 5-5 season record. The Dukes enter the match with a 2-5 record after their 89-36 non-league loss to Elyria Catholic (Elyria, OH).

With the defeat, Rittman moves to 1-7 on the year. The Indians host Norwayne (Creston, OH) to meet the Bobcats in a Wayne County match on Friday, December 30. The Bobcats enter the match with a record of 6-1. Norwayne won 60-52 in their recent non-league match against Hiland (Berlin, OH)