Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Hesperia Panthers (Hesperia, MI) and the visiting Mason County Central Spartans (Scottville, MI), saw Hesperia's basketball squad hold off Mason County Central by a count of 53-52.

With the victory, Hesperia upgrades its record to 5-7 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to Walkerville (Walkerville, MI) to play the Wildcats in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 23. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a record of 5-5. Walkerville lost 52-31 in their recent league challenge against Pentwater (Pentwater, MI)

Next up, the Spartans play the Fremont Packers (Fremont, MI) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 23. Mason County Central will attempt to upgrade on its 6-7 season record. The Packers come into the challenge with a 6-7 record after their 54-37 league win over Manistee (Manistee, MI).