Buckeye Trail Warriors (Lore City, OH) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Strasburg-Franklin Tigers (Strasburg, OH), 52-44 in a league bout.

With the win, Buckeye Trail upgrades its record to 7-1 on the season. The Warriors host Conotton Valley (Bowerston, OH) to play the Rockets in a Inter-Valley bout on Friday, January 5. The Rockets go into the bout with a record of 0-8. Conotton Valley lost 51-28 in their recent league bout against Tuscarawas Central Catholic (New Philadelphia, OH)

Next up, the Tigers play the Tuscarawas Central Catholic Saints (New Philadelphia, OH) in a Inter-Valley bout, on Friday, January 5. Strasburg-Franklin will attempt to upgrade on its 2-6 season record. The Saints go into the bout with a 2-5 record after their 51-28 league win over Conotton Valley (Bowerston, OH).