Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Cass City Red Hawks (Cass City, MI) and the host Kingston Cardinals (Kingston, MI), saw Cass City's basketball squad hold off Kingston by a count of 51-44.

With the victory, Cass City upgrades its record to 7-0 on the campaign. The Red Hawks host Unionville-Sebewaing (Sebewaing, MI) to play the Patriots in a Greater Thumb - West challenge on Wednesday, January 3. The Patriots come into the challenge with a record of 1-5. Unionville-Sebewaing won 48-34 in their recent non-league challenge against Lakeville (Otisville, MI)

Next up, the Cardinals play the Bendle Tigers (Burton, MI) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 2. Kingston will attempt to upgrade on its 2-4 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 6-1 record after their 78-30 league win over Atherton (Burton, MI).