Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Early College Hornets (Dover, DE) and the host Indian River Indians (Dagsboro, DE), saw Early College's basketball squad hold off Indian River by a count of 38-35.

With the victory, Early College upgrades its record to 5-0 on the campaign. The Hornets host Sussex Academy (Georgetown, DE) to play the Seahawks in a Henlopen - Southern challenge on Tuesday, December 19. The Seahawks come into the challenge with a record of 1-3. Sussex Academy lost 56-23 in their recent league challenge against Seaford (Seaford, DE)

Next up, the Indians play the Lake Forest Spartans (Felton, DE) in a Henlopen - Southern challenge, on Tuesday, December 19. Indian River will attempt to upgrade on its 3-2 season record. The Spartans come into the challenge with a 6-1 record after their 66-49 league loss to Woodbridge (Bridgeville, DE).