Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Howell Highlanders (Howell, MI) and the visiting Athens Red Hawks (Troy, MI), saw Howell's basketball squad wallop Athens by a tally of 77-35.

With the victory, Howell improves its record to 2-2 on the campaign. The Highlanders travel to Pioneer (Ann Arbor, MI) to confront the Pioneers in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, December 19. The Pioneers come into the challenge with a record of 4-0. Pioneer won 54-45 in their recent league challenge against Skyline (Ann Arbor, MI)

Next up, the Red Hawks confront the Lake Orion Dragons (Lake Orion, MI) in a Oakland - White challenge, on Tuesday, December 19. Athens will attempt to improve on its 4-2 season record. The Dragons come into the challenge with a 5-2 record after their 51-47 non-league win over Plymouth (Canton, MI).