Bethany Christian (Troy, MI) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Bloomfield Christian School Defenders (Bloomfield Hills, MI), 51-49 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Bethany Christian upgrades its record to 5-4 on the campaign. The travel to Faith Christian (Clinton Township, MI) to play the in a Michigan Christian 1 bout on Monday, January 29. The come into the bout with a record of 0-3.

Next up, the Defenders play the Washtenaw Christian Academy Wildcats (Saline, MI) in a Southeast Michigan bout, on Tuesday, January 30. Bloomfield Christian School will attempt to upgrade on its 4-5 season record.