Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Jackson Christian Royals (Jackson, MI) and the host Athens Indians (Athens, MI), saw Jackson Christian's basketball squad hold off Athens by a tally of 31-24.

With the victory, Jackson Christian improves its record to 1-3 on the campaign. The Royals travel to Battle Creek Academy (Battle Creek, MI) to confront the Tigers in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, December 20. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 2-0.

Next up, the Indians confront the Tekonsha Indians (Tekonsha, MI) in a Southern Central challenge, on Thursday, December 22. Athens will attempt to improve on its 0-4 season record.