In Thursday's non-league match, the Midview Middies (Grafton, OH) basketball team nudged the host Tallmadge Blue Devils (Tallmadge, OH), by a final score of 53-47.

In their next game, the Middies meet the Orange Lions (Pepper Pike, OH) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, January 3. Midview will attempt to move on its 6-2 season record. The Lions enter the match with a 1-7 record after their 60-45 non-league loss to Fuchs Mizrachi (University Heights, OH).

With the defeat, Tallmadge moves to 3-4 on the year. The Blue devils host Cuyahoga Falls (Cuyahoga Falls, OH) to meet the Black Tigers in a Suburban - American match on Tuesday, January 3. The Black Tigers enter the match with a record of 3-5. Cuyahoga Falls won 69-43 in their recent league match against Aurora (Aurora, OH)