Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Howell Highlanders (Howell, MI) and the visiting Novi Wildcats (Novi, MI), saw Howell's basketball squad hold off Novi by a tally of 49-47.

With the victory, Howell improves its record to 6-3 on the campaign. The Highlanders travel to Plymouth (Canton, MI) to confront the Wildcats in a Kensington Lakes challenge on Tuesday, January 9. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a record of 1-7. Plymouth lost 67-56 in their recent league challenge against Canton (Canton, MI)

Next up, the Wildcats confront the Canton Chiefs (Canton, MI) in a Kensington Lakes challenge, on Tuesday, January 9. Novi will attempt to improve on its 6-3 season record. The Chiefs come into the challenge with a 6-2 record after their 67-56 league win over Plymouth (Canton, MI).