Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Portage Central Mustangs (Portage, MI) and the host Central Bearcats (Battle Creek, MI), saw Portage Central's basketball squad overcome Central by a tally of 52-35.

With the victory, Portage Central improves its record to 13-0 on the campaign. The Mustangs host Lakeview (Battle Creek, MI) to confront the Spartans in a non-league challenge on Friday, February 9. The Spartans come into the challenge with a record of 4-11. Lakeview won 42-34 in their recent non-league challenge against Mattawan (Mattawan, MI)

Next up, the Bearcats confront the Gull Lake Blue Devils (Richland, MI) in a Southwestern Michigan - East challenge, on Friday, February 9. Central will attempt to improve on its 10-4 season record.