The Vinton County Vikings (McArthur, OH) basketball toppled the host River Valley Raiders (Bidwell, OH), 77-64 in Friday's league bout.

The Vikings now possess a 6-7 record. They play next when they host Alexander for a Tri-Valley I bout on Tuesday, January 28. Vinton County will play a Spartans team coming off a 59-34 non-league loss to Jackson (Jackson, OH). The Spartans record now stands at 4-11.

With the loss, River Valley falls to 1-15 on the campaign. The Raiders travel to Meigs (Pomeroy, OH) to play the Marauders in a Tri-Valley I bout on Saturday, January 25. The Marauders go into the bout with a record of 13-0. Meigs won 59-35 in their recent non-league bout against Fort Frye (Beverly, OH)