Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Bethel Bees (Tipp City, OH) and the visiting Riverside Pirates (De Graff, OH), saw Bethel's basketball squad hold off Riverside by a tally of 53-52.

With the victory, Bethel improves its record to 6-16 on the campaign. The Bees host Bellefontaine (Bellefontaine, OH) to confront the Chieftains in a non-league challenge on Thursday, February 22. The Chieftains come into the challenge with a record of 6-14. Bellefontaine lost 71-51 in their recent league challenge against London (London, OH)

Next up, the Pirates confront the Newton Local Indians (Pleasant Hill, OH) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, February 23. Riverside will attempt to improve on its 10-12 season record. The Indians come into the challenge with a 13-8 record after their 53-40 league loss to Arcanum (Arcanum, OH).