Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Everest Collegiate (Clarkston, MI) and the host Arbor Prep Gators (Ypsilanti, MI), saw Everest Collegiate's basketball squad overcome Arbor Prep by a tally of 52-43.

With the victory, Everest Collegiate improves its record to 8-1 on the campaign. The travel to Genesee Christian (Burton, MI) to confront the Soldiers in a Genesee Area - Red challenge on Saturday, January 29. The Soldiers come into the challenge with a record of 9-2. Genesee Christian won 69-60 in their recent non-league test against Webberville (Webberville, MI)

The Gators now own a 9-3 record. They play next when they travel to Oak Park for a non-league test on Saturday, January 29. Arbor Prep will encounter a Knights squad coming off a 71-18 league win over Farmington (Farmington, MI). The Knights record now stands at 5-3.