Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Grove City Eagles (Grove City, PA) and the visiting Hickory Hornets (Hermitage, PA), saw Grove City's basketball squad hold off Hickory by a tally of 54-49.

With the victory, Grove City improves its record to 8-3 on the campaign. The Eagles host Saegertown (Saegertown, PA) to confront the Panthers in a non-league challenge on Thursday, January 18. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 4-8.

Next up, the Hornets confront the Fairview Tigers (Fairview, PA) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 16. Hickory will attempt to improve on its 3-8 season record.