Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Athens Indians (Athens, MI) and the host Mendon Hornets (Mendon, MI), saw Athens's basketball squad hold off Mendon by a tally of 39-34.

With the victory, Athens improves its record to 4-8 on the campaign. The Indians travel to Calhoun Christian (Battle Creek, MI) to confront the Cougars in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, February 6. The Cougars come into the challenge with a record of 1-0.

Next up, the Hornets confront the St. Philip Catholic Central Fighting Tigers (Battle Creek, MI) in a challenge, on Thursday, February 8. Mendon will attempt to improve on its 4-13 season record.