Bradley Central Bears (Cleveland, TN) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Cleveland Blue Raiders (Cleveland, TN), 50-43 in a league bout.

With the victory, Bradley Central upgrades its record to 6-2 on the campaign. The Bears host Ooltewah (Ooltewah, TN) to play the Owls in a 4A District 6 bout on Tuesday, December 12. The Owls come into the bout with a record of 2-5. Ooltewah lost 56-34 in their recent non-league bout against Northwest Whitfield (Tunnel Hill, GA)

Next up, the Blue Raiders play the Chattanooga Christian Chargers (Chattanooga, TN) in a non-league bout, on Monday, December 11. Cleveland will attempt to upgrade on its 1-6 season record. The Chargers come into the bout with a 3-4 record after their 72-68 non-league loss to Bradley Central (Cleveland, TN).