Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Beechcroft Cougars (Columbus, OH) and the visiting East Tigers (Columbus, OH), saw Beechcroft's basketball squad hold off East by a tally of 41-35.

With the victory, Beechcroft improves its record to 3-1 on the campaign. The Cougars travel to Mifflin (Columbus, OH) to play the Punchers in a challenge on Tuesday, December 19. The Punchers come into the challenge with a record of 0-1.

Next up, the Tigers play the Liberty Union Lions (Baltimore, OH) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, December 20. East will attempt to improve on its 2-1 season record.