Oberlin The Phoenix (Oberlin, OH) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Black River Pirates (Sullivan, OH), 78-71 in a league bout.

With the victory, Oberlin upgrades its record to 1-2 on the campaign. The The Phoenix host Wellington (Wellington, OH) to play the Dukes in a Lorain County 8 bout on Friday, December 9. The Dukes come into the bout with a record of 1-2. Wellington lost 65-30 in their recent league bout against Keystone (La Grange, OH)

Next up, the Pirates play the Columbia Raiders (Columbia Station, OH) in a Lorain County 8 bout, on Friday, December 9. Black River will attempt to upgrade on its 3-2 season record. The Raiders come into the bout with a 1-0 record after their 77-62 non-league win over Northwestern (West Salem, OH).