Stryker Panthers (Stryker, OH) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Hilltop Cadets (West Unity, OH), 41-19 in a league bout.

With the win, Stryker upgrades its record to 1-2 on the season. The Panthers host Bryan (Bryan, OH) to clash with the Golden Bears in a non-league bout on Thursday, December 8. The Golden Bears go into the bout with a record of 1-3.

Next up, the Cadets clash with the North Central Eagles (Pioneer, OH) in a Buckeye Border bout, on Thursday, December 8. Hilltop will attempt to upgrade on its 0-2 season record. The Eagles go into the bout with a 0-1 record after their 61-41 non-league loss to Evergreen (Metamora, OH).