Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Beatty Rangers (Cassopolis, MI) and the host Mendon Hornets (Mendon, MI), saw Beatty's basketball squad knock off Mendon by a score of 69-61.

With the victory, Beatty improves its record to 3-3 on the campaign. The Rangers travel to River Valley (Three Oaks, MI) to battle the Mustangs in a Lakeland challenge on Tuesday, January 5. The Mustangs come into the challenge with a record of 0-3. River Valley lost 46-27 in their recent league challenge against Bridgman (Bridgman, MI)

Next up, the Hornets battle the Centreville Bulldogs (Centreville, MI) in a St. Joseph Valley challenge, on Wednesday, December 30. Mendon will attempt to improve on its 4-1 season record. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a 0-3 record after their 67-50 non-league loss to St. Philip Catholic Central (Battle Creek, MI).