Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Belleville Tigers (Belleville, MI) and the visiting Franklin Patriots (Livonia, MI), saw Belleville's basketball squad hold off Franklin by a tally of 57-53.

With the victory, Belleville improves its record to 8-1 on the campaign. The Tigers travel to Fordson (Dearborn, MI) to play the Tractors in a challenge on Tuesday, January 9. The Tractors come into the challenge with a record of 2-1. Fordson won 38-27 in their recent non-league challenge against Crestwood (Dearborn Heights, MI)

Next up, the Patriots play the Wayne Memorial Zebras (Wayne, MI) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 9. Franklin will attempt to improve on its 7-2 season record. The Zebras come into the challenge with a 0-3 record after their 37-34 non-league loss to Jackson (Jackson, MI).