Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Linsly Cadets (Wheeling, WV) and the visiting Martinsburg Bulldogs (Martinsburg, WV), saw Linsly's basketball squad hold off Martinsburg by a tally of 48-45.

With the victory, Linsly improves its record to 5-0 on the campaign. The Cadets travel to Dover (Dover, OH) to confront the Crimson Tornadoes in a non-league challenge on Thursday, January 4. The Crimson Tornadoes come into the challenge with a record of 8-1. Dover won 42-16 in their recent non-league challenge against Lake (Uniontown, OH)

Next up, the Bulldogs confront the Jefferson Cougars (Shenandoah Junction, WV) in a Eastern Panhandle challenge, on Tuesday, January 2. Martinsburg will attempt to improve on its 3-1 season record. The Cougars come into the challenge with a 9-0 record after their 72-70 non-league win over West Philadelphia (Philadelphia, PA).