The crowd at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Middletown Christian Eagles (Franklin, OH) and the host Franklin Monroe Jets (Pitsburg, OH), observed Middletown Christian's basketball team knock off Franklin Monroe by a score of 49-40.

The Eagles (14-5) will now prepare for their challenge against Dayton Christian (Miamisburg, OH). The WARRIORS come into the Metro Buckeye challenge with a 4-13 record. In their last challenge, Dayton Christian prevailed over Dixie (New Lebanon, OH), 51-43, in a non-league challenge.

In their next game, the Jets encounter the Kenton Ridge Cougars (Springfield, OH) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, February 3. Franklin Monroe will attempt to improve on its 5-14 season record. The Cougars come into the challenge with a 6-13 record after their 44-33 league loss to Jonathan Alder (Plain City, OH).