Highland Hornets (Medina, OH) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Tallmadge Blue Devils (Tallmadge, OH), 58-50 in a league bout.

With the win, Highland upgrades its record to 11-8 on the season. The Hornets host Barberton (Barberton, OH) to play the Magics in a Suburban - American bout on Friday, February 16. The Magics go into the bout with a record of 17-2.

Next up, the Blue Devils play the Woodridge Bulldogs (Peninsula, OH) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, February 13. Tallmadge will attempt to upgrade on its 6-14 season record. The Bulldogs go into the bout with a 8-12 record after their 71-44 league win over Ravenna (Ravenna, OH).