Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Cleveland Blue Raiders (Cleveland, TN) and the visiting McMinn County Cherokees (Athens, TN), saw Cleveland's basketball squad hold off McMinn County by a tally of 66-65.

With the victory, Cleveland improves its record to 2-15 on the campaign. The Blue Raiders host Bradley Central (Cleveland, TN) to confront the Bears in a non-league challenge on Friday, February 2. The Bears come into the challenge with a record of 15-7. Bradley Central won 71-39 in their recent league challenge against Howard Tech (Chattanooga, TN)

Next up, the Cherokees confront the Walker Valley Mustangs (Cleveland, TN) in a 4A District 5 challenge, on Thursday, February 1. McMinn County will attempt to improve on its 7-11 season record. The Mustangs come into the challenge with a 15-8 record after their 73-70 non-league loss to Hamilton Heights Christian Academy (Chattanooga, TN).