Leetonia Bears (Leetonia, OH) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Mineral Ridge Rams (Mineral Ridge, OH), 38-36 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Leetonia upgrades its record to 2-6 on the campaign. The Bears host Lordstown (Warren, OH) to play the Red Devils in a non-league bout on Wednesday, January 3. The Red Devils come into the bout with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Rams play the Columbiana Clippers (Columbiana, OH) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, January 2. Mineral Ridge will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record.