Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Traverse City Christian Sabres (Traverse City, MI) and the visiting Ellsworth Lancers (Ellsworth, MI), saw Traverse City Christian's basketball squad overcome Ellsworth by a tally of 79-61.

With the victory, Traverse City Christian improves its record to 6-1 on the campaign. The Sabres travel to Grand Traverse Academy (Traverse City, MI) to confront the Mustangs in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 10. The Mustangs come into the challenge with a record of 0-5. Grand Traverse Academy lost 74-25 in their recent league challenge against Traverse City HomeSchool (Traverse City, MI)

Next up, the Lancers confront the Alanson Vikings (Alanson, MI) in a Northern Lakes challenge, on Monday, January 9. Ellsworth will attempt to improve on its 4-2 season record. The Vikings come into the challenge with a 3-2 record after their 84-50 league win over Boyne Falls (Boyne Falls, MI).