Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Lakewood Vikings (Lake Odessa, MI) and the host Charlotte Orioles (Charlotte, MI), saw Lakewood's basketball squad hold off Charlotte by a tally of 45-42.

With the victory, Lakewood improves its record to 7-7 on the campaign. The Vikings travel to Hastings (Hastings, MI) to confront the Saxons in a non-league challenge on Monday, January 29. The Saxons come into the challenge with a record of 2-9. Hastings lost 43-31 in their recent league challenge against Coldwater (Coldwater, MI)

Next up, the Orioles confront the Pennfield Panthers (Battle Creek, MI) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 27. Charlotte will attempt to improve on its 3-9 season record. The Panthers come into the challenge with a 2-7 record after their 55-46 non-league win over Union City (Union City, MI).