Fans at Friday's league challenge between the South Lyon Lions (South Lyon, MI) and the host South Lyon East Cougars (South Lyon, MI), saw South Lyon's basketball squad hold off South Lyon East by a tally of 51-44.

With the victory, South Lyon improves its record to 4-8 on the campaign. The Lions travel to Lakeland (White Lake, MI) to confront the Eagles in a Lakes Valley challenge on Tuesday, January 16. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 5-6.

Next up, the Cougars confront the Walled Lake Central Vikings (Walled Lake, MI) in a Lakes Valley challenge, on Tuesday, January 16. South Lyon East will attempt to improve on its 8-4 season record. The Vikings come into the challenge with a 10-1 record after their 69-44 league win over Kettering (Waterford, MI).