Fans at Friday's league challenge between the St. Joseph Bears (St. Joseph, MI) and the visiting Portage Central Mustangs (Portage, MI), saw St. Joseph's basketball squad knock off Portage Central by a count of 57-42.

With the victory, St. Joseph upgrades its record to 6-3 on the campaign. The Bears travel to Norrix (Kalamazoo, MI) to play the Knights in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 24. The Knights come into the challenge with a record of 4-6. Norrix lost 60-57 in their recent league challenge against Lakeview (Battle Creek, MI)

Next up, the Mustangs play the Lakeview Spartans (Battle Creek, MI) in a Southwestern Michigan - East challenge, on Tuesday, January 24. Portage Central will attempt to upgrade on its 3-7 season record. The Spartans come into the challenge with a 7-3 record after their 60-57 league win over Norrix (Kalamazoo, MI).