Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Marion-Franklin Red Devils (Columbus, OH) and the visiting West Cowboys (Columbus, OH), saw Marion-Franklin's basketball squad hold off West by a tally of 56-49.

With the victory, Marion-Franklin improves its record to 2-3 on the campaign. The Red Devils host Cristo Rey (Columbus, OH) to confront the Cougar in a non-league challenge on Saturday, December 10. The Cougar come into the challenge with a record of 0-4. Cristo Rey lost 73-53 in their recent non-league challenge against Millersport (Millersport, OH)

Next up, the Cowboys confront the Eastmoor Academy Warriors (Columbus, OH) in a Columbus City - South challenge, on Tuesday, December 13. West will attempt to improve on its 0-2 season record. The Warriors come into the challenge with a 0-3 record after their 49-39 league loss to South (Columbus, OH).