Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Indian River Indians (Dagsboro, DE) and the host Early College Hornets (Dover, DE), saw Indian River's basketball squad hold off Early College by a count of 33-27.

With the victory, Indian River upgrades its record to 1-2 on the campaign. The Indians host Lake Forest (Felton, DE) to play the Spartans in a Henlopen - Southern challenge on Tuesday, December 19. The Spartans come into the challenge with a record of 5-0. Lake Forest won 64-45 in their recent league challenge against Woodbridge (Bridgeville, DE)

Next up, the Hornets play the Sussex Academy Seahawks (Georgetown, DE) in a Henlopen - Southern challenge, on Tuesday, December 19. Early College will attempt to upgrade on its 2-3 season record. The Seahawks come into the challenge with a 0-5 record after their 86-14 league loss to Seaford (Seaford, DE).