Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the New Standard Academy Spartans (Flint, MI) and the visiting Bendle Tigers (Burton, MI), saw New Standard Academy's basketball squad hold off Bendle by a tally of 73-67.

With the victory, New Standard Academy improves its record to 6-4 on the campaign. The Spartans travel to Bridgeport (Bridgeport, MI) to confront the Bearcats in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 30. The Bearcats come into the challenge with a record of 0-11. Bridgeport lost 72-58 in their recent league challenge against Garber (Essexville, MI)

Next up, the Tigers confront the Bentley Bulldogs (Burton, MI) in a Genesee Area - Red challenge, on Thursday, February 1. Bendle will attempt to improve on its 10-5 season record. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a 4-10 record after their 48-42 non-league win over New Lothrop (New Lothrop, MI).