Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Vinton County Vikings (McArthur, OH) and the visiting Nelsonville-York Buckeyes (Nelsonville, OH), saw Vinton County's basketball squad overcome Nelsonville-York by a tally of 55-44.

With the victory, Vinton County improves its record to 11-4 on the campaign. The Vikings travel to Athens (The Plains, OH) to confront the Bulldogs in a Tri-Valley I challenge on Tuesday, January 31. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a record of 6-11. Athens won 40-37 in their recent league challenge against Alexander (Albany, OH)

Next up, the Buckeyes confront the Wellston Golden Rockets (Wellston, OH) in a Tri-Valley I challenge, on Tuesday, January 31. Nelsonville-York will attempt to improve on its 12-7 season record. The Golden Rockets come into the challenge with a 6-10 record after their 67-54 non-league loss to Huntington (Chillicothe, OH).