Perry Pirates (Perry, OH) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Waynedale Golden Bears (Apple Creek, OH), 54-44 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Perry upgrades its record to 14-9 on the campaign. The Pirates travel to South Range (Canfield, OH) to play the Raiders in a non-league bout on Tuesday, March 5. The Raiders come into the bout with a record of 17-6. South Range won 74-46 in their recent non-league bout against Garfield (Garrettsville, OH)

Next up, the Golden Bears play the Waterloo Vikings (Atwater, OH) in a non-league bout, on Friday, March 1. Waynedale will attempt to upgrade on its 12-11 season record. The Vikings come into the bout with a 15-8 record after their 85-44 non-league loss to Perry (Perry, OH).