Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Cleveland Blue Raiders (Cleveland, TN) and the visiting McMinn County Cherokees (Athens, TN), saw Cleveland's basketball squad wallop McMinn County by a tally of 63-34.

With the victory, Cleveland improves its record to 17-7 on the campaign. The Blue Raiders travel to Webb (Knoxville, TN) to confront the Spartans in a non-league challenge on Saturday, January 14. The Spartans come into the challenge with a record of 10-4. Webb won 64-45 in their recent non-league challenge against Stone Memorial (Crossville, TN)

Next up, the Cherokees confront the Walker Valley Mustangs (Cleveland, TN) in a 4A District 5 challenge, on Tuesday, January 17. McMinn County will attempt to improve on its 7-8 season record. The Mustangs come into the challenge with a 7-11 record after their 76-38 league loss to Bradley Central (Cleveland, TN).