Hiland Hawks (Berlin, OH) supporters left the game happy Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the visiting Laurel Gators (Shaker Heights, OH), 54-48 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Hiland advances its record to 10-1 on the year. The Hawks host West Holmes (Millersburg, OH) to face the Knights in a non-league match on Monday, December 30. The Knights enter the match with a record of 5-4. West Holmes won 56-46 in their recent league match against Wooster (Wooster, OH)

The Gators now own a 3-7 record. They put it on the line next when they host Strongsville for a non-league match on Monday, December 30. Laurel will face a Mustangs squad coming off a 57-53 non-league loss to St. John's (Washington, DC). The Mustangs record now stands at 8-1.