Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Vinton County Vikings (McArthur, OH) and the host River Valley Raiders (Bidwell, OH), saw Vinton County's basketball squad hold off River Valley by a tally of 58-54.

With the victory, Vinton County improves its record to 3-3 on the campaign. The Vikings host Athens (The Plains, OH) to confront the Bulldogs in a Tri-Valley I challenge on Tuesday, December 21. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a record of 1-6. Athens lost 47-40 in their recent league challenge against Nelsonville-York (Nelsonville, OH)

Next up, the Raiders confront the Wellston Golden Rockets (Wellston, OH) in a Tri-Valley I challenge, on Tuesday, December 21. River Valley will attempt to improve on its 1-6 season record. The Golden Rockets come into the challenge with a 5-2 record after their 60-51 non-league win over Belpre (Belpre, OH).