Lakota East Thunderhawks (Liberty Township, OH) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the visiting Colerain Cardinals (Cincinnati, OH), 60-27 in a league bout.

With the victory, Lakota East upgrades its record to 10-9 on the campaign. The Thunderhawks host Lakota West (West Chester, OH) to play the Firebirds in a Greater Miami bout on Friday, February 9. The Firebirds come into the bout with a record of 12-6. Lakota West lost 67-55 in their recent league bout against Middletown (Middletown, OH)

Next up, the Cardinals play the Little Miami Panthers (Morrow, OH) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, February 6. Colerain will attempt to upgrade on its 3-15 season record. The Panthers come into the bout with a 14-6 record after their 50-20 non-league win over Harrison (Harrison, OH).