Carroll Patriots (Dayton, OH) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Graham Local Falcons (St. Paris, OH), 51-23 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Carroll upgrades its record to 14-5 on the season. The Patriots travel to Meadowdale (Dayton, OH) to play the Lions in a non-league bout on Tuesday, February 7. The Lions go into the bout with a record of 11-6. Meadowdale won 66-62 in their recent league bout against Belmont (Dayton, OH)

Next up, the Falcons play the Urbana Hillclimbers (Urbana, OH) in a Central Buckeye - Mad River bout, on Friday, February 10. Graham Local will attempt to improve on its 9-12 season record. The Hillclimbers come into the challenge with a 13-7 record after their 45-40 non-league loss to Dunbar (Dayton, OH).