Fans at Friday's league challenge between the St. Francis Gladiators (Traverse City, MI) and the visiting Elk Rapids Elks (Elk Rapids, MI), saw St. Francis's basketball squad overcome Elk Rapids by a tally of 43-26.

With the victory, St. Francis improves its record to 8-1 on the campaign. The Gladiators host Charlevoix (Charlevoix, MI) to confront the Rayders in a Lake Michigan challenge on Tuesday, January 17. The Rayders come into the challenge with a record of 5-6. Charlevoix won 50-46 in their recent league challenge against Grayling (Grayling, MI)

Next up, the Elks confront the Harbor Springs Rams (Harbor Springs, MI) in a Lake Michigan challenge, on Tuesday, January 17. Elk Rapids will attempt to improve on its 7-2 season record. The Rams come into the challenge with a 9-0 record after their 56-40 league win over Boyne City (Boyne City, MI).