Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Hardin Northern Polar Bears (Dola, OH) and the visiting Temple Christian Crusaders (Mansfield, OH), saw Hardin Northern's basketball squad hold off Temple Christian by a tally of 39-36.

With the victory, Hardin Northern improves its record to 4-17 on the campaign. The Polar Bears host Elgin (Marion, OH) to play the Comets in a Northwest Central challenge on Thursday, February 15. The Comets come into the challenge with a record of 13-7. Elgin lost 67-30 in their recent non-league challenge against North Union (Richwood, OH)

Next up, the Crusaders play the Delaware Christian Eagles (Delaware, OH) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, February 15. Temple Christian will attempt to improve on its 11-6 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 10-10 record after their 49-18 league win over Liberty Christian Academy (Pataskala, OH).