Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Farwell Eagles (Farwell, MI) and the visiting Ashley Bears (Ashley, MI), saw Farwell's basketball squad hold off Ashley by a score of 49-47.

With the victory, Farwell improves its record to 3-7 on the campaign. The Eagles travel to Meridian (Sanford, MI) to play the Mustangs in a Jack Pine challenge on Friday, February 6. The Mustangs come into the challenge with a record of 8-1. Meridian won 82-73 in their recent league challenge against Gladwin (Gladwin, MI)

Next up, the Bears play the Vestaburg Wolverines (Vestaburg, MI) in a Mid-State challenge, on Thursday, February 5. Ashley will attempt to improve on its 5-8 season record. The Wolverines come into the challenge with a 1-6 record after their 54-39 non-league loss to Morrice (Morrice, MI).