Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Trimble Tomcats (Glouster, OH) and the host Eastern Eagles (Reedsville, OH), saw Trimble's basketball squad hold off Eastern by a tally of 46-43.

With the victory, Trimble improves its record to 11-4 on the campaign. The Tomcats travel to Meigs (Pomeroy, OH) to confront the Marauders in a non-league challenge on Saturday, January 27. The Marauders come into the challenge with a record of 12-2. Meigs won 58-51 in their recent league challenge against Nelsonville-York (Nelsonville, OH)

Next up, the Eagles confront the Clay Panthers (Portsmouth, OH) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 27. Eastern will attempt to improve on its 2-12 season record. The Panthers come into the challenge with a 2-12 record after their 59-25 league loss to Notre Dame (Portsmouth, OH).