The Independence Blue Devils basketball squad (Independence, OH), was outscored 52-40 in Thursday's non-league battle with the visiting Cornerstone Christian Patriots (Willoughby, OH)

With the victory, Cornerstone Christian advances its record to 15-5 on the year. The Patriots host John Hay (Cleveland, OH) to meet the in a non-league battle on Saturday, February 8. The enter the battle with a record of 15-3. John Hay won 39-24 in their recent league battle against John Marshall (Cleveland, OH)

The Blue Devils now own a 11-11 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Mapleton for a non-league battle on Saturday, February 15. Independence will meet a Mounties squad coming off a 45-40 league win over Monroeville (Monroeville, OH). The Mounties record now stands at 17-5.