Oak Hill Oaks (Oak Hill, OH) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Northwest Mohawks (McDermott, OH), 45-43 in a league bout.

With the victory, Oak Hill upgrades its record to 8-10 on the campaign. The Oaks host Wheelersburg (Wheelersburg, OH) to play the Pirates in a Southern Ohio II bout on Tuesday, February 1. The Pirates come into the bout with a record of 9-9. Wheelersburg lost 46-42 in their recent non-league game against Jackson (Jackson, OH)

With the defeat, Northwest moves to 10-11 on the year. The Mohawks host South Webster (South Webster, OH) to face the Jeeps in a Southern Ohio II game on Tuesday, February 1. The Jeeps enter the game with a record of 10-7. South Webster won 65-25 in their recent non-league game against Clay (Portsmouth, OH)