Fans at Friday's league challenge between the South Rebels (Willoughby, OH) and the host Chardon Hilltoppers (Chardon, OH), saw South's basketball squad hold off Chardon by a tally of 81-80.

With the victory, South improves its record to 10-10 on the campaign. The Rebels host Cornerstone Christian (Willoughby, OH) to confront the Patriots in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, February 20. The Patriots come into the challenge with a record of 12-8. Cornerstone Christian won 67-65 in their recent non-league challenge against Cleveland Central Catholic (Cleveland, OH)

Next up, the Hilltoppers confront the Mayfield Wildcats (Mayfield, OH) in a Western Reserve challenge, on Tuesday, February 20. Chardon will attempt to improve on its 6-14 season record. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a 6-15 record after their 61-57 league win over Riverside (Painesville, OH).