In Saturday's non-league test, the Alexander Spartans (Albany, OH) basketball squad defeated the visiting Federal Hocking Lancers (Stewart, OH), by a score of 67-51.

Next, the Spartans clash with the Meigs Marauders (Pomeroy, OH) in a Tri-Valley I test, on Tuesday, February 4. Alexander will attempt to improve on its 6-12 season record. The Marauders come into the test with a 16-1 record after their 78-41 league win over Vinton County (McArthur, OH).

The Lancers (3-13) will now prepare for their test against Eastern (Reedsville, OH). The Eagles come into the Tri-Valley II test with a 9-8 record. In their last test, Eastern went down by Caldwell (Caldwell, OH), 69-57, in a non-league test.