Belding Black Knights (Belding, MI) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host NorthPointe Christian Mustangs (Grand Rapids, MI), 45-44 in a league bout.

With the win, Belding upgrades its record to 10-3 on the season. The Black Knights travel to Hopkins (Hopkins, MI) to clash with the Vikings in a Ottawa-Kent - Silver bout on Friday, January 27. The Vikings go into the bout with a record of 10-3. Hopkins won 48-39 in their recent non-league bout against Comstock Park (Comstock Park, MI)

Next up, the Mustangs clash with the Calvin Christian Squires (Grandville, MI) in a Ottawa-Kent - Silver bout, on Friday, January 27. NorthPointe Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 7-5 season record. The Squires go into the bout with a 10-3 record after their 56-11 league win over Kelloggsville (Wyoming, MI).