Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Richland Rams (Johnstown, PA) and the visiting Clearfield Bison (Clearfield, PA), saw Richland's basketball squad hold off Clearfield by a tally of 49-44.

With the victory, Richland improves its record to 9-10 on the campaign. The Rams travel to Central Cambria (Ebensburg, PA) to confront the Red Devils in a Laurel Highlands challenge on Monday, February 5. The Red Devils come into the challenge with a record of 10-9. Central Cambria lost 62-56 in their recent non-league challenge against Bellwood-Antis (Bellwood, PA)

Next up, the Bison confront the Bellefonte Raiders (Bellefonte, PA) in a Laurel Highlands challenge, on Monday, February 5. Clearfield will attempt to improve on its 11-7 season record. The Raiders come into the challenge with a 1-17 record after their 48-16 league loss to Bedford (Bedford, PA).