Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Bellaire Big Reds (Bellaire, OH) and the host Buckeye Local Panthers (Rayland, OH), saw Bellaire's basketball squad overcome Buckeye Local by a tally of 52-42.

With the victory, Bellaire improves its record to 14-8 on the campaign. The Big Reds host Sandy Valley (Magnolia, OH) to confront the Cardinals in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, February 21. The Cardinals come into the challenge with a record of 8-13. Sandy Valley lost 57-23 in their recent league challenge against Tuscarawas Valley (Zoarville, OH)

Next up, the Panthers confront the Edison Wildcats (Richmond, OH) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, February 21. Buckeye Local will attempt to improve on its 12-10 season record. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a 13-9 record after their 56-32 league win over Brooke (Wellsburg, WV).