Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Belpre Golden Eagles (Belpre, OH) and the host Alexander Spartans (Albany, OH), saw Belpre's basketball squad knock off Alexander by a tally of 61-42.

With the victory, Belpre improves its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Golden Eagles travel to Athens (The Plains, OH) to play the Bulldogs in a Tri-Valley I challenge on Tuesday, December 5. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a record of 0-1. Athens lost 68-23 in their recent non-league challenge against Marietta (Marietta, OH)

Next up, the Spartans play the Fairfield Union Falcons (Lancaster, OH) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, December 5. Alexander will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record. The Falcons come into the challenge with a 1-0 record after their 49-43 league win over Liberty Union (Baltimore, OH).