Patrick Henry Patriots (Hamler, OH) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Evergreen Vikings (Metamora, OH), 63-60 in a league bout.

With the victory, Patrick Henry upgrades its record to 9-0 on the campaign. The Patriots host Leipsic (Leipsic, OH) to play the Vikings in a non-league bout on Saturday, January 14. The Vikings come into the bout with a record of 5-6. Leipsic lost 73-64 in their recent non-league bout against Bluffton (Bluffton, OH)

Next up, the Vikings play the Pettisville Blackbirds (Pettisville, OH) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, January 14. Evergreen will attempt to upgrade on its 7-5 season record. The Blackbirds come into the bout with a 9-4 record after their 53-52 league win over North Central (Pioneer, OH).