Fans at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the Amsterdam Rams (Amsterdam, NY) and the visiting Schalmont Sabres (Schenectady, NY), saw Amsterdam's basketball squad hold off Schalmont by a tally of 43-39.

With the victory, Amsterdam improves its record to 1-1 on the campaign. The Rams host Johnstown (Johnstown, NY) to confront the Sir Bills in a Section 2 Foothills challenge on Monday, December 12. The Sir Bills come into the challenge with a record of 0-2. Johnstown lost 72-8 in their recent non-league challenge against Mayfield (Mayfield, NY)

Next up, the Sabres confront the Academy of the Holy Names (Albany, NY) in a Section 2 Colonial challenge, on Friday, December 9. Schalmont will attempt to improve on its 1-2 season record. The come into the challenge with a 3-0 record after their 60-36 league win over Cobleskill-Richmondville (Cobleskill, NY).