Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Tinora Rams (Defiance, OH) and the visiting Elmwood Royals (Bloomdale, OH), saw Tinora's basketball squad hold off Elmwood by a tally of 45-40.

With the victory, Tinora improves its record to 11-9 on the campaign. The Rams host Stryker (Stryker, OH) to confront the Panthers in a non-league challenge on Monday, February 6. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 11-3. Stryker lost 50-38 in their recent non-league challenge against Ayersville (Defiance, OH)

Next up, the Royals confront the Carey Blue Devils (Carey, OH) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, February 6. Elmwood will attempt to improve on its 6-10 season record. The Blue Devils come into the challenge with a 13-6 record after their 69-65 league loss to Upper Sandusky (Upper Sandusky, OH).