Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Tinora Rams (Defiance, OH) and the host Hicksville Aces (Hicksville, OH), saw Tinora's basketball squad hold off Hicksville by a tally of 50-46.

With the victory, Tinora improves its record to 8-8 on the campaign. The Rams host Paulding (Paulding, OH) to confront the Panthers in a Green Meadows challenge on Friday, February 3. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 8-5. Paulding won 51-37 in their recent league challenge against Fairview (Sherwood, OH)

Next up, the Aces confront the Crestview Knights (Convoy, OH) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 28. Hicksville will attempt to improve on its 11-4 season record. The Knights come into the challenge with a 14-1 record after their 62-40 league win over Ada (Ada, OH).