In Thursday's league challenge, the host Open Door Christian Patriots basketball squad scored a big 44-11 victory over the Lawrence Upper Lions.

With the victory, Open Door Christian improves its record to 2-3 on the campaign. The Patriots travel to Oberlin (Oberlin, OH) to confront the The Phoenix in a non-league challenge on Saturday, December 9. The The Phoenix come into the challenge with a record of 1-4. Oberlin lost 44-21 in their recent league challenge against Firelands (Oberlin, OH)

Next up, the Lions confront the St. Martin de Porres Lions (Cleveland, OH) in a Lake Effect challenge, on Monday, December 11. Lawrence Upper will attempt to improve on its 1-2 season record. The Lions come into the challenge with a 1-3 record after their 53-36 non-league loss to Villa Angela-St. Joseph (Cleveland, OH).