Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Stratford Spartans (Houston, TX) and the visiting Cypress Ridge Rams (Houston, TX), saw Stratford's basketball squad hold off Cypress Ridge by a tally of 56-54.

With the victory, Stratford improves its record to 13-4 on the campaign. The Spartans travel to Memorial (Houston, TX) to play the Mustangs in a challenge on Tuesday, January 9. The Mustangs come into the challenge with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Rams play the Stratford Spartans (Houston, TX) in a challenge, on Wednesday, January 31. Cypress Ridge will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record.