Kirtland Hornets (Kirtland, OH) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the visiting Rootstown Rovers (Rootstown, OH), 83-56 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Kirtland upgrades its record to 16-7 on the campaign. The Hornets host Newton Falls (Newton Falls, OH) to play the Tigers in a non-league bout on Friday, March 1. The Tigers come into the bout with a record of 18-5. Newton Falls won 47-37 in their recent non-league bout against Chippewa (Doylestown, OH)