Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Alma Panthers (Alma, MI) and the host Shepherd Bluejays (Shepherd, MI), saw Alma's basketball squad hold off Shepherd by a tally of 31-24.

With the victory, Alma improves its record to 2-1 on the campaign. The Panthers host Chippewa Hills (Remus, MI) to confront the Warriors in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, January 3. The Warriors come into the challenge with a record of 2-1.

Next up, the Bluejays confront the Mt. Pleasant Oilers (Mt. Pleasant, MI) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 29. Shepherd will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record.