Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Pleasant Spartans (Marion, OH) and the host River Valley Vikings (Caledonia, OH), saw Pleasant's basketball squad hold off River Valley by a tally of 34-32.

With the victory, Pleasant improves its record to 14-2 on the campaign. The Spartans host Clear Fork (Bellville, OH) to confront the Colts in a Mid-Ohio challenge on Friday, January 19. The Colts come into the challenge with a record of 11-4. Clear Fork won 56-41 in their recent league challenge against Ontario (Mansfield, OH)

Next up, the Vikings confront the Marion Harding Presidents (Marion, OH) in a Mid-Ohio challenge, on Friday, January 19. River Valley will attempt to improve on its 7-8 season record. The Presidents come into the challenge with a 2-10 record after their 39-35 league loss to Highland (Marengo, OH).