Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Pleasant Spartans (Marion, OH) and the host Clear Fork Colts (Bellville, OH), saw Pleasant's basketball squad hold off Clear Fork by a tally of 58-54.

With the victory, Pleasant improves its record to 8-8 on the campaign. The Spartans host Ontario (Mansfield, OH) to confront the Warriors in a Mid-Ohio - Red challenge on Thursday, February 1. The Warriors come into the challenge with a record of 4-11. Ontario lost 67-41 in their recent league challenge against Galion (Galion, OH)

Next up, the Colts confront the Marion Harding Presidents (Marion, OH) in a Mid-Ohio - Red challenge, on Thursday, February 1. Clear Fork will attempt to improve on its 7-8 season record.