Howell Highlanders (Howell, MI) supporters left the game happy Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the visiting Novi Wildcats (Novi, MI), 56-52 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Howell advances its record to 17-3 on the year. The Highlanders host Canton (Canton, MI) to meet the Cobras in a non-league match on Monday, February 17. The Cobras enter the match with a record of 0-1. Canton lost 68-51 in their recent non-league match against Howell (Howell, MI)

The Wildcats now own a 6-7 record. They put it on the line next when they host Northville for a non-league match on Tuesday, February 18.