Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Valley Central Vikings (Montgomery, NY) and the host Minisink Valley Warriors (Slate Hill, NY), saw Valley Central's basketball squad wallop Minisink Valley by a tally of 54-30.

With the victory, Valley Central improves its record to 5-4 on the campaign. The Vikings host Washingtonville (Washingtonville, NY) to confront the Wizards in a Section 9 Orange County II challenge on Wednesday, January 18. The Wizards come into the challenge with a record of 4-7. Washingtonville lost 69-62 in their recent non-league challenge against Haldane (Cold Spring, NY)

Next up, the Warriors confront the Goshen Central Gladiators (Goshen, NY) in a Section 9 Orange County III challenge, on Wednesday, January 18. Minisink Valley will attempt to improve on its 2-8 season record. The Gladiators come into the challenge with a 8-0 record after their 68-30 league win over Port Jervis (Port Jervis, NY).