Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the North Central Eagles (Pioneer, OH) and the host Hilltop Cadets (West Unity, OH), saw North Central's basketball squad overcome Hilltop by a tally of 34-26.

With the victory, North Central improves its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Eagles travel to Fort Jennings (Fort Jennings, OH) to confront the Musketeers in a non-league challenge on Friday, December 8. The Musketeers come into the challenge with a record of 0-1.

Next up, the Cadets confront the Stryker Panthers (Stryker, OH) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, December 9. Hilltop will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record.