Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Ballston Spa Scotties (Ballston Spa, NY) and the host Bethlehem Central Eagles (Delmar, NY), saw Ballston Spa's basketball squad hold off Bethlehem Central by a tally of 57-55.

With the victory, Ballston Spa improves its record to 8-4 on the campaign. The Scotties host Schenectady (Schenectady, NY) to play the Patriots in a Section 2 Suburban challenge on Tuesday, January 9. The Patriots come into the challenge with a record of 0-6.

Next up, the Eagles play the Shaker Bison (Latham, NY) in a Section 2 Suburban challenge, on Tuesday, January 9. Bethlehem Central will attempt to advance on its 5-4 season record. The Bison go into the test with a 8-3 record after their 52-37 league win over Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake (Burnt Hills, NY).