Willard Crimson Flashes (Willard, OH) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nip the visiting Bellevue Redmen (Bellevue, OH), 57-52 in a league bout.

With the win, Willard upgrades its record to 4-1 on the season. The Crimson Flashes host Ashland (Ashland, OH) to play the Arrows in a non-league bout on Saturday, December 15. The Arrows go into the bout with a record of 4-1. Ashland won 43-27 in their recent league bout against Orrville (Orrville, OH)

Next up, the Redmen play the Perkins Pirates (Sandusky, OH) in a non-league bout, on Monday, December 17. Bellevue will attempt to upgrade on its 3-2 season record. The Pirates go into the bout with a 3-1 record after their 50-39 league win over Clyde (Clyde, OH).