Fans at Saturday's league challenge between the Hoover Vikings (North Canton, OH) and the visiting Perry Panthers (Massillon, OH), saw Hoover's basketball squad hold off Perry by a tally of 54-53.

With the victory, Hoover improves its record to 6-8 on the campaign. The Vikings travel to McKinley (Canton, OH) to play the Bulldogs in a Federal challenge on Wednesday, January 11. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a record of 9-3. McKinley won 61-51 in their recent league challenge against Jackson (Massillon, OH)

Next up, the Panthers play the Lake Blue Streaks (Uniontown, OH) in a Federal challenge, on Wednesday, January 11. Perry will attempt to improve on its 3-8 season record. The Blue Streaks come into the challenge with a 8-4 record after their 56-44 non-league win over Ellet (Akron, OH).