Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Central Montcalm Hornets (Stanton, MI) and the visiting Big Rapids Cardinals (Big Rapids, MI), saw Central Montcalm's basketball squad hold off Big Rapids by a count of 41-35.

With the victory, Central Montcalm upgrades its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Hornets travel to Big Rapids (Big Rapids, MI) to play the Cardinals in a challenge on Thursday, February 10. The Cardinals come into the challenge with a record of 3-3.

Next up, the Cardinals play the Reed City Coyotes (Reed City, MI) in a challenge, on Tuesday, January 11. Big Rapids will attempt to upgrade on its 3-3 season record.