Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Waverly Tigers (Waverly, OH) and the host Portsmouth West Senators (West Portsmouth, OH), saw Waverly's basketball squad hold off Portsmouth West by a tally of 44-41.

With the victory, Waverly improves its record to 2-18 on the campaign. The Tigers host Oak Hill (Oak Hill, OH) to confront the Oaks in a Southern Ohio II challenge on Tuesday, February 7. The Oaks come into the challenge with a record of 6-14. Oak Hill lost 38-35 in their recent non-league challenge against Notre Dame (Portsmouth, OH)

Next up, the Senators confront the Portsmouth Trojans (Portsmouth, OH) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, February 4. Portsmouth West will attempt to improve on its 6-13 season record. The Trojans come into the challenge with a 6-12 record after their 65-55 league loss to Gallia Academy (Gallipolis, OH).