Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Freeland Falcons (Freeland, MI) and the host Garber Dukes (Essexville, MI), saw Freeland's basketball squad hold off Garber by a count of 43-40.

With the victory, Freeland upgrades its record to 6-3 on the campaign. The Falcons host Alma (Alma, MI) to play the Panthers in a Tri-Valley - East challenge on Tuesday, January 10. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 6-2. Alma won 53-34 in their recent league challenge against Glenn (Bay City, MI)

Next up, the Dukes play the Frankenmuth Eagles (Frankenmuth, MI) in a Tri-Valley - East challenge, on Tuesday, January 10. Garber will attempt to upgrade on its 5-4 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 6-1 record after their 42-39 league win over Swan Valley (Saginaw, MI).