Genesee Christian Soldiers (Burton, MI) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Nouvel Catholic Central Panthers (Saginaw, MI), 60-57 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Genesee Christian upgrades its record to 1-0 on the season. The Soldiers host Hamady (Flint, MI) to face the Hawks in a Genesee Area - Red game on Tuesday, December 13. The Hawks enter the game with a record of 0-0.

With the defeat, Nouvel Catholic Central moves to 1-1 on the year. The Panthers host Hemlock (Hemlock, MI) to face the Huskies in a Tri-Valley - West game on Tuesday, December 13. The Huskies enter the game with a record of 1-1. Hemlock won 70-63 in their recent league game against Millington (Millington, MI)