Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Nouvel Catholic Central Panthers (Saginaw, MI) and the host Ithaca Yellowjackets (Ithaca, MI), saw Nouvel Catholic Central's basketball squad overcome Ithaca by a tally of 68-58.

With the victory, Nouvel Catholic Central improves its record to 18-3 on the campaign. The Panthers host Tournament Opponent (, ) to confront the in a non-league challenge on Monday, March 6. The come into the challenge with a record of 95-270.

Next up, the Yellowjackets confront the Fulton Pirates (Middleton, MI) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, February 28. Ithaca will attempt to improve on its 7-11 season record. The Pirates come into the challenge with a 11-9 record after their 78-21 league win over Ashley (Ashley, MI).