The DeKalb Barons basketball squad (Waterloo, IN), was nudged 53-52 in Thursday's league battle with the visiting Leo Lions (Leo, IN)

With the victory, Leo advances its record to 10-5 on the year. The Lions travel to Adams Central (Monroe, IN) to meet the Flying Jets in a non-league battle on Saturday, February 8. The Flying Jets enter the battle with a record of 9-7. Adams Central won 56-41 in their recent non-league battle against Fremont (Fremont, IN)

The Barons now own a 7-10 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Fort Wayne Bishop Luers for a non-league battle on Saturday, February 8. DeKalb will meet a Knights squad coming off a 74-66 league loss to Fort Wayne Wayne (Fort Wayne, IN). The Knights record now stands at 13-3.