Monroeville Eagles (Monroeville, OH) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Buckeye Central Bucks (New Washington, OH), 46-44 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Monroeville upgrades its record to 5-13 on the season. The Eagles host South Central (Greenwich, OH) to play the Trojans in a Firelands bout on Thursday, February 8. The Trojans go into the bout with a record of 2-15. South Central lost 70-50 in their recent non-league bout against Edison (Milan, OH)

Next up, the Bucks play the Carey Blue Devils (Carey, OH) in a Northern 10 bout, on Friday, February 9. Buckeye Central will attempt to upgrade on its 3-13 season record. The Blue Devils go into the bout with a 10-6 record after their 48-39 league loss to Colonel Crawford (North Robinson, OH).