Bethany Christian (Troy, MI) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Immanuel Baptist Fire (Corunna, MI), 42-35 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Bethany Christian upgrades its record to 3-2 on the season. The travel to Faith Baptist (Davison, MI) to play the in a Michigan Christian 1 bout on Tuesday, January 9. The go into the bout with a record of 4-0.

Next up, the Fire play the Community Baptist Christian Kings (Saginaw, MI) in a bout, on Tuesday, January 9. Immanuel Baptist will attempt to upgrade on its 0-2 season record. The Kings go into the bout with a 1-1 record after their 19-18 league win over Juniata Christian (Vassar, MI).