Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Merritt Academy Mustangs (New Haven, MI) and the host Chavez Academy Aztec Eagles (Detroit, MI), saw Merritt Academy's basketball squad hold off Chavez Academy by a count of 36-35.

With the victory, Merritt Academy upgrades its record to 2-6 on the campaign. The Mustangs host Hope Of Detroit Academy (Detroit, MI) to play the in a Detroit Metro challenge on Tuesday, February 13. The come into the challenge with a record of 4-7. Hope Of Detroit Academy lost 78-25 in their recent league challenge against Center Line Prep (Center Line, MI)

Next up, the Aztec Eagles play the Canton Preparatory Chargers (Canton, MI) in a Detroit Metro challenge, on Friday, February 9. Chavez Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 1-11 season record. The Chargers come into the challenge with a 6-7 record after their 77-45 non-league win over Hope Christian Academy (Westland, MI).