Wayland Wildcats (Wayland, MI) supporters left the game happy Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the host West Catholic Falcons (Grand Rapids, MI), 49-45 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Wayland advances its record to 7-3 on the year. The Wildcats host Union (Grand Rapids, MI) to meet the Red Hawks in a non-league match on Tuesday, January 7. The Red Hawks enter the match with a record of 2-5. Union lost 69-37 in their recent non-league match against Northview (Grand Rapids, MI)

The Falcons now own a 5-3 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to South Christian for a non-league match on Friday, January 10.