Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Torrington Raiders (Torrington, CT) and the host Derby Red Raiders (Derby, CT), saw Torrington's basketball squad hold off Derby by a count of 59-52.

With the victory, Torrington upgrades its record to 5-5 on the campaign. The Raiders host Wolcott (Wolcott, CT) to play the Eagles in a Naugatuck Valley - Iron challenge on Tuesday, January 25. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 1-6. Wolcott won 70-54 in their recent non-league challenge against Wilby (Waterbury, CT)

Next up, the Red Raiders play the Ansonia Chargers (Ansonia, CT) in a Naugatuck Valley - Copper challenge, on Tuesday, January 25. Derby will attempt to upgrade on its 1-6 season record. The Chargers come into the challenge with a 4-3 record after their 76-50 non-league win over Watertown (Watertown, CT).