Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the Bellaire Eagles (Bellaire, MI) and the visiting Traverse City Christian Sabres (Traverse City, MI), saw Bellaire's basketball squad hold off Traverse City Christian by a tally of 73-71.

With the victory, Bellaire improves its record to 5-5 on the campaign. The Eagles host Mancelona (Mancelona, MI) to confront the Ironmen in a Ski-Valley challenge on Friday, January 27. The Ironmen come into the challenge with a record of 4-7.

Next up, the Sabres confront the St. Mary Eagles (Lake Leelanau, MI) in a Freelance challenge, on Thursday, January 26. Traverse City Christian will attempt to improve on its 7-3 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 9-0 record after their 73-44 non-league win over Manton (Manton, MI).