Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the River Valley Raiders (Bidwell, OH) and the host Alexander Spartans (Albany, OH), saw River Valley's basketball squad hold off Alexander by a tally of 43-38.

With the victory, River Valley improves its record to 6-2 on the campaign. The Raiders travel to Berne Union (Sugar Grove, OH) to confront the Rockets in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, December 28. The Rockets come into the challenge with a record of 11-0. Berne Union won 84-7 in their recent league challenge against Fairfield Christian Academy (Lancaster, OH)

Next up, the Spartans confront the Roane County Raiders (Spencer, WV) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, December 28. Alexander will attempt to improve on its 0-7 season record.