DeWitt Panthers (DeWitt, MI) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host East Lansing Trojans (East Lansing, MI), 79-77 in a league bout.

With the victory, DeWitt upgrades its record to 8-3 on the campaign. The Panthers host Everett (Lansing, MI) to play the Vikings in a Capital Area - Blue bout on Monday, January 23. The Vikings come into the bout with a record of 1-11. Everett lost 75-37 in their recent non-league bout against Jackson (Jackson, MI)

Next up, the Trojans play the Holt Rams (Holt, MI) in a Capital Area - Blue bout, on Monday, January 23. East Lansing will attempt to upgrade on its 4-6 season record. The Rams come into the bout with a 7-5 record after their 70-55 league loss to Okemos (Okemos, MI).