Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Mead Panthers (Spokane, WA) and the visiting Cheney Blackhawks (Cheney, WA), saw Mead's basketball squad hold off Cheney by a tally of 56-55.

With the victory, Mead improves its record to 10-4 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to University (Spokane, WA) to confront the Titans in a non-league challenge on Friday, January 19. The Titans come into the challenge with a record of 3-7. University won 58-53 in their recent non-league challenge against Ferris (Spokane, WA)

Next up, the Blackhawks confront the Lewis & Clark Tigers (Spokane, WA) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 19. Cheney will attempt to improve on its 6-7 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 9-4 record after their 67-61 non-league loss to Mt. Spokane (Mead, WA).