Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Marian Mustangs (Bloomfield Hills, MI) and the visiting Gabriel Richard Fighting Irish (Ann Arbor, MI), saw Marian's basketball squad hold off Gabriel Richard by a tally of 42-39.

With the victory, Marian improves its record to 7-2 on the campaign. The Mustangs travel to Mercy (Farmington Hills, MI) to play the Marlins in a Catholic Central challenge on Tuesday, January 25. The Marlins come into the challenge with a record of 7-2.

Next up, the Fighting Irish play the Mercy Marlins (Farmington Hills, MI) in a Catholic Central challenge, on Tuesday, January 18. Gabriel Richard will attempt to improve on its 11-2 season record. The Marlins come into the challenge with a 7-2 record after their 41-25 league win over Regina (Warren, MI).