River Pilots (Hannibal, OH) supporters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Shadyside Tigers (Shadyside, OH), 57-51 in a league match.

With the victory, River advances its record to 6-5 on the season. The Pilots travel to Caldwell (Caldwell, OH) to encounter the Redskins in a Ohio Valley AA challenge on Saturday, January 18. The Redskins come into the challenge with a record of 12-0. Caldwell won 50-47 in their recent league challenge against Barnesville (Barnesville, OH)

In their next game, the Tigers encounter the Bridgeport Bulldogs (Bridgeport, OH) in a Ohio Valley AA challenge, on Tuesday, January 21. Shadyside will attempt to improve on its 1-11 season record. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a 5-7 record after their 82-54 non-league loss to Bellaire (Bellaire, OH).