Ross Rams (Hamilton, OH) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Talawanda Brave (Oxford, OH), 51-39 in a league bout.

With the win, Ross upgrades its record to 8-4 on the season. The Rams host Milford (Milford, OH) to clash with the Eagles in a non-league bout on Saturday, January 14. The Eagles go into the bout with a record of 6-7. Milford won 75-62 in their recent league bout against Winton Woods (Cincinnati, OH)

Next up, the Brave clash with the Waynesville Spartans (Waynesville, OH) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, January 17. Talawanda will attempt to upgrade on its 7-3 season record. The Spartans go into the bout with a 8-4 record after their 71-59 non-league loss to Carroll (Dayton, OH).