Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Mercyhurst Prep Lakers (Erie, PA) and the host North East Grape Pickers (North East, PA), saw Mercyhurst Prep's basketball squad hold off North East by a tally of 52-45.

With the victory, Mercyhurst Prep improves its record to 6-7 on the campaign. The Lakers travel to Fairview (Fairview, PA) to confront the Tigers in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 23. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 5-9. Fairview won 63-42 in their recent league challenge against Erie First Christian Academy (Erie, PA)

Next up, the Grape Pickers confront the Seneca Bobcats (Erie, PA) in a District 10 Region 3 challenge, on Tuesday, January 23. North East will attempt to improve on its 8-5 season record. The Bobcats come into the challenge with a 4-10 record after their 62-46 league loss to Girard (Girard, PA).