Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Jackson Ironman/Ironladies (Jackson, OH) and the visiting Gallia Academy Blue Devils (Gallipolis, OH), saw Jackson's basketball squad hold off Gallia Academy by a tally of 53-52.

With the victory, Jackson improves its record to 7-4 on the campaign. The Ironman/Ironladies host Wheelersburg (Wheelersburg, OH) to confront the Pirates in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 2. The Pirates come into the challenge with a record of 6-1. Wheelersburg won 68-51 in their recent non-league challenge against Portsmouth (Portsmouth, OH)

Next up, the Blue Devils confront the Washington Blue Lions (Washington Courthouse, OH) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 2. Gallia Academy will attempt to improve on its 2-6 season record. The Blue Lions come into the challenge with a 7-1 record after their 69-62 non-league win over Unioto (Chillicothe, OH).