Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Heath Bulldogs (Heath, OH) and the visiting Bexley Lions (Columbus, OH), saw Heath's basketball squad hold off Bexley by a tally of 39-38.

With the victory, Heath improves its record to 8-8 on the campaign.

The Lions (16-4) will now prepare for their battle against Bishop Watterson (Columbus, OH). The Eagles come into the non-league battle with a 16-2 record. In their last battle, Bishop Watterson edged St. Charles (Columbus, OH), 36-33, in a non-league battle.