Lakota West Firebirds (West Chester, OH) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Colerain Cardinals (Cincinnati, OH), 48-41 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Lakota West upgrades its record to 1-0 on the season. The Firebirds travel to Sycamore (Cincinnati, OH) to play the Aviators in a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 12. The Aviators go into the bout with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Cardinals play the Princeton Vikings (Cincinnati, OH) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, December 12. Colerain will attempt to upgrade on its 0-2 season record.