Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Rider Raiders (Wichita Falls, TX) and the host Springtown Porcupines (Springtown, TX), saw Rider's basketball squad hold off Springtown by a tally of 42-38.

With the victory, Rider improves its record to 9-6 on the campaign. The Raiders host Azle (Azle, TX) to confront the Hornets in a 5A Region I District 5 challenge on Tuesday, December 20. The Hornets come into the challenge with a record of 11-9. Azle won 87-48 in their recent non-league challenge against Springtown (Springtown, TX)

Next up, the Porcupines confront the Paschal Panthers (Fort Worth, TX) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, December 27. Springtown will attempt to improve on its 3-12 season record.