The Perry Pirates basketball squad (Perry, OH), was nudged 68-65 in Tuesday's non-league battle with the host Lake Catholic Cougars (Mentor, OH)

With the victory, Lake Catholic advances its record to 12-8 on the year. The Cougars travel to Padua Franciscan (Parma, OH) to play the Bruins in a North Coast game on Friday, February 14. The Bruins go into the game with a record of 15-6. Padua Franciscan won 64-61 in their recent non-league game against Brush (Lyndhurst, OH)

With the loss, Perry falls to 13-7 on the campaign. The Pirates host South (Willoughby, OH) to play the Rebels in a non-league game on Wednesday, February 12. The Rebels go into the game with a record of 7-12. South lost 57-44 in their recent league game against Kenston (Chagrin Falls, OH)