Ohio High School Basketball - Alexander holds off Athens
February 1, 2024: The Plains, OH 45780 Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Alexander Spartans (Albany, OH) and the host Athens Bulldogs (The Plains, OH), saw Alexander's basketball squad hold off Athens by a tally of 42-35.
With the victory, Alexander improves its record to 1-17 on the campaign. The Spartans travel to Trimble (Glouster, OH) to confront the Tomcats in a non-league challenge on Saturday, February 3. The Tomcats come into the challenge with a record of 12-6. Trimble lost 64-52 in their recent league challenge against Waterford (Waterford, OH)
Next up, the Bulldogs confront the Circleville Tigers (Circleville, OH) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, February 7. Athens will attempt to improve on its 4-14 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 9-9 record after their 47-44 league loss to Teays Valley (Ashville, OH).