In Friday's non-league test, the Hilltop Cadets (West Unity, OH) basketball squad got by the visiting Stryker Panthers (Stryker, OH), by a final score of 28-25.

Next, the Cadets clash with the Hicksville Aces (Hicksville, OH) in a non-league test, on Monday, December 9. Hilltop will attempt to upgrade on its 4-0 season record. The Aces come into the test with a 1-3 record after their 62-28 league loss to Fairview (Sherwood, OH).

The Panthers (2-1) will now prepare for their test against North Central (Pioneer, OH). The Eagles come into the Buckeye Border test with a 2-2 record. In their last test, North Central held off Pettisville (Pettisville, OH), 35-29, in a non-league test.