The Riverside Pirates tipped the host Covington Buccs basketball team by a final score of 62-59 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Pirates face the West Liberty-Salem Tigers (West Liberty, OH) in a non-league game, on Saturday, January 6. Riverside will attempt to move on its 5-5 season record. The Tigers enter the game with a 6-2 record after their 57-44 league loss to Southeastern Local (South Charleston, OH).

With the defeat, Covington moves to 3-6 on the year. The Buccs host Newton Local (Pleasant Hill, OH) to face the Indians in a non-league game on Tuesday, January 9. The Indians enter the game with a record of 4-4. Newton Local won 56-45 in their recent league game against Mississinawa Valley (Union City, OH)