Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Start Spartans (Toledo, OH) and the host Bowsher BlueRacers (Toledo, OH), saw Start's basketball squad hold off Bowsher by a tally of 46-43.

With the victory, Start improves its record to 9-4 on the campaign. The Spartans travel to Waite (Toledo, OH) to play the Indians in a Toledo City challenge on Friday, January 20. The Indians come into the challenge with a record of 3-9. Waite won 65-56 in their recent non-league challenge against Maumee Valley Country Day (Toledo, OH)

Next up, the BlueRacers play the Sandusky Blue Streaks (Sandusky, OH) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 17. Bowsher will attempt to improve on its 2-7 season record. The Blue Streaks come into the challenge with a 11-1 record after their 73-34 league win over Vermilion (Vermilion, OH).