Bellaire Big Reds (Bellaire, OH) backers were pleased Wednesday as they saw their basketball squad overcome the host Catholic Central Crusaders (Steubenville, OH), 50-38 in a non-league challenge.

With the victory, Bellaire improves its record to 5-0 on the campaign. The Big Reds host Harrison Central (Cadiz, OH) to confront the Huskies in a non-league challenge on Thursday, December 29. The Huskies come into the challenge with a record of 4-2. Harrison Central won 55-51 in their recent non-league challenge against Wheeling Central Catholic (Wheeling, WV)

Next up, the Crusaders confront the Oak Glen Golden Bears (New Cumberland, WV) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 30. Catholic Central will attempt to improve on its 1-8 season record. The Golden Bears come into the challenge with a 1-6 record after their 51-47 non-league loss to David Anderson (Lisbon, OH).