The East routed the visiting North Vikings basketball team by a final score of 59-18 in Friday's non-league game.

In their next game, the face the West Branch Warriors (Beloit, OH) in a non-league game, on Tuesday, January 3. East will attempt to move on its 5-4 season record. The Warriors enter the game with a 4-3 record after their 55-45 league win over Minerva (Minerva, OH).

With the defeat, North moves to 0-7 on the year. The Vikings travel to Mogadore (Mogadore, OH) to face the Wildcats in a non-league game on Tuesday, January 3. The Wildcats enter the game with a record of 7-1. Mogadore won 55-43 in their recent non-league game against Garfield (Akron, OH)