Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Defiance Bulldogs (Defiance, OH) and the visiting Paulding Panthers (Paulding, OH), saw Defiance's basketball squad overcome Paulding by a tally of 48-29.

With the victory, Defiance improves its record to 1-1 on the campaign. The Bulldogs travel to Rossford (Rossford, OH) to confront the Bulldogs in a non-league challenge on Saturday, December 5. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Panthers confront the Wayne Trace Raiders (Haviland, OH) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, December 5. Paulding will attempt to improve on its 1-1 season record. The Raiders come into the challenge with a 2-0 record after their 63-48 non-league win over Bryan (Bryan, OH).