Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Walton Raiders (Marietta, GA) and the host Wheeler Wildcats (Marietta, GA), saw Walton's basketball squad hold off Wheeler by a tally of 51-50.

With the victory, Walton improves its record to 11-12 on the campaign. The Raiders travel to North Cobb (Kennesaw, GA) to confront the Warriors in a AAAAAAA Region 5 challenge on Tuesday, February 6. The Warriors come into the challenge with a record of 16-7. North Cobb won 64-42 in their recent league challenge against Osborne (Marietta, GA)

Next up, the Wildcats confront the Kennesaw Mountain Mustangs (Kennesaw, GA) in a AAAAAAA Region 5 challenge, on Tuesday, February 6. Wheeler will attempt to improve on its 9-11 season record. The Mustangs come into the challenge with a 2-22 record after their 69-8 league loss to Cherokee (Canton, GA).