Fans at Wednesday's league challenge between the Bellaire Eagles (Bellaire, MI) and the host Johannesburg-Lewiston Cardinals (Johannesburg, MI), saw Bellaire's basketball squad hold off Johannesburg-Lewiston by a count of 51-44.

With the victory, Bellaire upgrades its record to 4-3 on the campaign. The Eagles host Onaway (Onaway, MI) to play the Cardinals in a Ski-Valley challenge on Friday, January 20. The Cardinals come into the challenge with a record of 7-2. Onaway won 74-58 in their recent league challenge against Mancelona (Mancelona, MI)

Next up, the Cardinals play the St. Mary Cathedral Snowbirds (Gaylord, MI) in a Ski-Valley challenge, on Friday, January 20. Johannesburg-Lewiston will attempt to upgrade on its 0-8 season record. The Snowbirds come into the challenge with a 9-1 record after their 74-47 league win over Central Lake (Central Lake, MI).