Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Salem Spartans (Salem, VA) and the visiting Northside Vikings (Roanoke, VA), saw Salem's basketball squad hold off Northside by a tally of 49-44.

With the victory, Salem improves its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Spartans host Glenvar (Salem, VA) to confront the Highlanders in a non-league challenge on Monday, December 5. The Highlanders come into the challenge with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Vikings confront the Hidden Valley Titans (Roanoke, VA) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, December 6. Northside will attempt to improve on its 1-2 season record. The Titans come into the challenge with a 0-1 record after their 43-30 non-league loss to Northside (Roanoke, VA).