Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Cameron County Raiders (Emporium, PA) and the host Clarion Area Bobcats (Clarion, PA), saw Cameron County's basketball squad hold off Clarion Area by a tally of 45-44.

With the victory, Cameron County improves its record to 4-3 on the campaign. The Raiders host Smethport (Smethport, PA) to confront the Hubbers in a North Tier challenge on Thursday, January 5. The Hubbers come into the challenge with a record of 4-4. Smethport won 46-40 in their recent non-league challenge against Youngsville (Youngsville, PA)

Next up, the Bobcats confront the Karns City Gremlins (Karns City, PA) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 3. Clarion Area will attempt to improve on its 7-3 season record. The Gremlins come into the challenge with a 6-1 record after their 68-62 league win over Moniteau (West Sunbury, PA).