Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Rhinebeck Hawks (Rhinebeck, NY) and the host Onteora Eagles (Boiceville, NY), saw Rhinebeck's basketball squad hold off Onteora by a tally of 48-43.

With the victory, Rhinebeck improves its record to 5-5 on the campaign. The Hawks host Hawthorne Valley (Ghent, NY) to confront the Wildcats in a non-league challenge on Monday, February 5. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a record of 7-3. Hawthorne Valley won 54-47 in their recent league challenge against Loudonville Christian (Loudonville, NY)

Next up, the Eagles confront the Ellenville Blue Devils (Ellenville, NY) in a Section 9 Mid Hudson III challenge, on Tuesday, February 6. Onteora will attempt to improve on its 4-10 season record. The Blue Devils come into the challenge with a 10-1 record after their 58-37 league win over Rhinebeck (Rhinebeck, NY).