Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Johnson Panthers (Mt. Morris, MI) and the host Durand Railroaders (Durand, MI), saw Johnson's basketball squad hold off Durand by a score of 57-51.

With the victory, Johnson improves its record to 6-8 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to Lake Fenton (Fenton, MI) to battle the Blue Devils in a Genesee Area - Red challenge on Friday, February 20. The Blue Devils come into the challenge with a record of 11-5. Lake Fenton won 51-49 in their recent league challenge against Lakeville (Otisville, MI)

Next up, the Railroaders battle the Atherton Wolverines (Burton, MI) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, February 17. Durand will attempt to improve on its 5-10 season record. The Wolverines come into the challenge with a 3-12 record after their 56-45 league loss to Byron (Byron, MI).