Walton Raiders (Marietta, GA) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Osborne Cardinals (Marietta, GA), 62-60 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Walton upgrades its record to 22-4 on the campaign. The Raiders travel to Wheeler (Marietta, GA) to play the Wildcats in a non-league bout on Friday, February 16. The Wildcats come into the bout with a record of 21-5. Wheeler won 87-57 in their recent non-league bout against Cherokee (Canton, GA)

Next up, the Cardinals play the Cherokee Warriors (Canton, GA) in a non-league bout, on Friday, February 16. Osborne will attempt to upgrade on its 9-17 season record. The Warriors come into the bout with a 13-14 record after their 87-57 non-league loss to Wheeler (Marietta, GA).