Solon Comets (Solon, OH) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Elyria Pioneers (Elyria, OH), 55-50 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Solon upgrades its record to 5-8 on the campaign. The Comets host Valley Forge (Parma Heights, OH) to play the Patriots in a non-league bout on Friday, February 6. The Patriots come into the bout with a record of 7-7. Valley Forge won 80-79 in their recent non-league bout against Lakewood (Lakewood, OH)

Next up, the Pioneers play the Parma Redmen (Parma, OH) in a non-league bout, on Friday, February 6. Elyria will attempt to improve on its 2-11 season record. The Redmen come into the battle with a 10-4 record after their 55-49 non-league win over Beachwood (Beachwood, OH).