Badin Rams (Hamilton, OH) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Wilmington Hurricane (Wilmington, OH), 44-39 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Badin upgrades its record to 5-8 on the campaign. The Rams host Bishop Fenwick (Franklin, OH) to play the Falcons in a Greater Catholic - Central bout on Friday, January 26. The Falcons come into the bout with a record of 10-5. Bishop Fenwick won 62-28 in their recent non-league bout against Preble Shawnee (Camden, OH)

Next up, the Hurricane play the Clinton-Massie Falcons (Clarksville, OH) in a Southern Buckeye - American bout, on Friday, January 26. Wilmington will attempt to upgrade on its 3-11 season record. The Falcons come into the bout with a 9-6 record after their 54-34 non-league win over East Clinton (Sabina, OH).