Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Black River Rats (Holland, MI) and the host Gobles Tigers (Gobles, MI), saw Black River's basketball squad hold off Gobles by a tally of 60-53.

With the victory, Black River improves its record to 7-11 on the campaign. The Rats travel to Muskegon Catholic Central (Muskegon, MI) to confront the Crusaders in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, February 21. The Crusaders come into the challenge with a record of 6-11. Muskegon Catholic Central lost 67-30 in their recent league challenge against Potter's House Christian (Wyoming, MI)

Next up, the Tigers confront the Kellogg Panthers (Delton, MI) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, February 21. Gobles will attempt to improve on its 3-17 season record. The Panthers come into the challenge with a 8-10 record after their 56-36 non-league loss to Saugatuck (Saugatuck, MI).