Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Hoosic Valley Indians (Schaghticoke, NY) and the visiting Ichabod Crane Riders (Valatie, NY), saw Hoosic Valley's basketball squad hold off Ichabod Crane by a tally of 65-62.

With the victory, Hoosic Valley improves its record to 6-0 on the campaign. The Indians travel to Waterford-Halfmoon (Waterford, NY) to play the Fordians in a Section 2 Wasaren - B challenge on Tuesday, January 3. The Fordians come into the challenge with a record of 4-1.

Next up, the Riders play the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Indians (Ravena, NY) in a Section 2 Colonial - Patriot challenge, on Tuesday, January 3. Ichabod Crane will attempt to improve on its 7-3 season record. The Indians come into the challenge with a 2-5 record after their 57-49 league win over Mohonasen (Schenectady, NY).