Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Non Varsity Opponent (, ) and the host Lawrence Upper Lions (Sagamore Hills, OH), saw Non Varsity Opponent's basketball squad hold off Lawrence Upper by a count of 43-37.

With the victory, Non Varsity Opponent upgrades its record to 131-243 on the campaign. The travel to Nederland (Nederland, CO) to play the Panthers in a non-league challenge on Friday, February 3. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 7-3. Nederland won 61-46 in their recent league challenge against Poudre Community Academy (Fort Collins, CO)

Next up, the Lions play the Christian Community Warriors (North Eaton, OH) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, February 9. Lawrence Upper will attempt to upgrade on its 1-11 season record.