Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Seneca Bobcats (Erie, PA) and the visiting Mercyhurst Prep Lakers (Erie, PA), saw Seneca's basketball squad hold off Mercyhurst Prep by a tally of 44-40.

With the victory, Seneca improves its record to 5-4 on the campaign. The Bobcats travel to Iroquois (Erie, PA) to confront the Braves in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 10. The Braves come into the challenge with a record of 2-6. Iroquois lost 62-26 in their recent non-league challenge against Fairview (Fairview, PA)

Next up, the Lakers confront the Girard Yellowjackets (Girard, PA) in a District 10 Region 3 challenge, on Tuesday, January 10. Mercyhurst Prep will attempt to improve on its 4-6 season record. The Yellowjackets come into the challenge with a 9-1 record after their 58-40 league win over Erie First Christian Academy (Erie, PA).