Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Marion Harding Presidents (Marion, OH) and the visiting Pleasant Spartans (Marion, OH), saw Marion Harding's basketball squad hold off Pleasant by a tally of 47-42.

With the victory, Marion Harding improves its record to 11-4 on the campaign. The Presidents host Galion (Galion, OH) to confront the Tigers in a Mid-Ohio - Red challenge on Thursday, January 19. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 6-7. Galion lost 84-60 in their recent league challenge against River Valley (Caledonia, OH)

Next up, the Spartans confront the Shelby Whippets (Shelby, OH) in a Mid-Ohio - Red challenge, on Thursday, January 19. Pleasant will attempt to improve on its 5-6 season record. The Whippets come into the challenge with a 12-1 record after their 82-67 league win over Ontario (Mansfield, OH).