Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Rittman Indians (Rittman, OH) and the host Waynedale Golden Bears (Apple Creek, OH), saw Rittman's basketball squad hold off Waynedale by a tally of 67-62.

With the victory, Rittman improves its record to 3-4 on the campaign. The Indians host Northwestern (West Salem, OH) to play the Huskies in a Wayne County challenge on Friday, January 5. The Huskies come into the challenge with a record of 2-5.

Next up, the Golden Bears play the Hillsdale Falcons (Jeromesville, OH) in a Wayne County challenge, on Friday, January 5. Waynedale will attempt to improve on its 4-4 season record. The Falcons come into the challenge with a 5-1 record after their 71-26 league loss to Norwayne (Creston, OH).