Heath Bulldogs (Heath, OH) backers were in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Marion-Franklin Red Devils (Columbus, OH), 64-39 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Heath upgrades its record to 1-0 on the season. The Bulldogs host Utica (Utica, OH) to clash with the Redskins in a Licking County - Cardinal bout on Saturday, December 10. The Redskins go into the bout with a record of 2-0. Utica won 66-52 in their recent non-league bout against Zanesville (Zanesville, OH)

Next up, the Red Devils clash with the Briggs Bruins (Columbus, OH) in a Columbus City - South bout, on Tuesday, December 6. Marion-Franklin will attempt to upgrade on its 1-2 season record. The Bruins go into the bout with a 0-2 record after their 55-36 non-league loss to Bishop Ready (Columbus, OH).