The Upper Scioto Valley Rams tipped the host Ridgemont Golden Gophers basketball team by a final score of 46-44 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Rams face the Perry Commodores (Lima, OH) in a Northwest Central game, on Friday, January 5. Upper Scioto Valley will attempt to move on its 4-5 season record. The Commodores enter the game with a 3-6 record after their 60-50 non-league loss to Columbus Grove (Columbus Grove, OH).

With the defeat, Ridgemont moves to 4-4 on the year. The Golden gophers host New Knoxville (New Knoxville, OH) to face the Rangers in a non-league game on Saturday, December 30. The Rangers enter the game with a record of 3-4. New Knoxville lost 49-46 in their recent non-league game against Temple Christian (Lima, OH)