The Vinton County Vikings (McArthur, OH) basketball edged the visiting Alexander Spartans (Albany, OH), 58-53 in Tuesday's league bout.

The Vikings now possess a 7-7 record. They play next when they travel to Meigs for a Tri-Valley I bout on Friday, January 31. Vinton County will play a Marauders team coming off a 89-55 league win over Wellston (Wellston, OH). The Marauders record now stands at 15-1.

With the loss, Alexander falls to 4-12 on the campaign. The Spartans host Nelsonville-York (Nelsonville, OH) to play the Buckeyes in a Tri-Valley I bout on Friday, January 31. The Buckeyes go into the bout with a record of 10-5. Nelsonville-York won 81-72 in their recent league match against River Valley (Bidwell, OH)