Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Marlington Dukes (Alliance, OH) and the visiting West Branch Warriors (Beloit, OH), saw Marlington's basketball squad hold off West Branch by a count of 41-36.

With the victory, Marlington upgrades its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Dukes travel to Minerva (Minerva, OH) to play the Lions in a non-league challenge on Monday, December 11. The Lions come into the challenge with a record of 0-1.

Next up, the Warriors play the Alliance Aviators (Alliance, OH) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, December 11. West Branch will attempt to upgrade on its 1-1 season record.