Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Paulding Panthers (Paulding, OH) and the host Defiance Bulldogs (Defiance, OH), saw Paulding's basketball squad hold off Defiance by a tally of 48-44.

With the victory, Paulding improves its record to 9-12 on the campaign. The Panthers host Wayne Trace (Haviland, OH) to confront the Raiders in a Green Meadows challenge on Thursday, February 15. The Raiders come into the challenge with a record of 12-9. Wayne Trace lost 43-35 in their recent non-league challenge against Crestview (Convoy, OH)

Next up, the Bulldogs confront the Ottawa-Glandorf Titans (Ottawa, OH) in a Western Buckeye challenge, on Thursday, February 15. Defiance will attempt to improve on its 2-19 season record. The Titans come into the challenge with a 19-2 record after their 67-49 non-league win over Archbold (Archbold, OH).