Fans at Friday's league challenge between the East (Youngstown, OH) and the host Cardinal Mooney Cardinals (Youngstown, OH), saw East's basketball squad hold off Cardinal Mooney by a tally of 45-44.

With the victory, East improves its record to 7-3 on the campaign. The host Ursuline (Youngstown, OH) to confront the Fighting Irish in a Steel Valley challenge on Tuesday, January 10. The Fighting Irish come into the challenge with a record of 8-1. Ursuline won 80-65 in their recent league challenge against Chaney (Youngstown, OH)

Next up, the Cardinals confront the Chaney Cowboys (Youngstown, OH) in a Steel Valley challenge, on Tuesday, January 10. Cardinal Mooney will attempt to improve on its 6-4 season record. The Cowboys come into the challenge with a 4-5 record after their 80-65 league loss to Ursuline (Youngstown, OH).