East Canton Hornets (East Canton, OH) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Hiland Hawks (Berlin, OH), 36-32 in a non-league bout.

With the win, East Canton upgrades its record to 15-6 on the season. The Hornets host Edison (Richmond, OH) to clash with the Wildcats in a non-league bout on Tuesday, February 20. The Wildcats go into the bout with a record of 5-16. Edison lost 65-50 in their recent league bout against Buckeye Local (Rayland, OH)

Next up, the Hawks clash with the West Holmes Knights (Millersburg, OH) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, February 20. Hiland will attempt to upgrade on its 15-6 season record. The Knights go into the bout with a 4-16 record after their 61-28 league loss to Ashland (Ashland, OH).