Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Norton Panthers (Norton, OH) and the visiting Cloverleaf Colts (Lodi, OH), saw Norton's basketball squad hold off Cloverleaf by a tally of 58-57.

With the victory, Norton improves its record to 16-2 on the campaign. The Panthers host Field (Mogadore, OH) to play the Falcons in a Metro challenge on Friday, February 9. The Falcons come into the challenge with a record of 3-14.

Next up, the Colts play the Field Falcons (Mogadore, OH) in a Metro challenge, on Monday, February 5. Cloverleaf will attempt to improve on its 10-9 season record. The Falcons come into the challenge with a 3-14 record after their 71-59 league loss to Coventry (Akron, OH).