Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Lewis County Minutemen (Weston, WV) and the visiting Grafton Bearcats (Grafton, WV), saw Lewis County's basketball squad hold off Grafton by a tally of 49-48.

With the victory, Lewis County improves its record to 7-3 on the campaign. The Minutemen host Bridgeport (Bridgeport, WV) to confront the Indians in a Big Ten challenge on Tuesday, January 17. The Indians come into the challenge with a record of 8-3. Bridgeport won 66-55 in their recent league challenge against North Marion (Farmington, WV)

Next up, the Bearcats confront the Elkins Tigers (Elkins, WV) in a Big Ten challenge, on Tuesday, January 17. Grafton will attempt to improve on its 4-7 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 7-4 record after their 70-59 league win over Robert C. Byrd (Clarksburg, WV).