Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Negaunee Miners (Negaunee, MI) and the host Ishpeming Hematites (Ishpeming, MI), saw Negaunee's basketball squad overcome Ishpeming by a tally of 64-44.

With the victory, Negaunee improves its record to 14-1 on the campaign. The Miners travel to Gladstone (Gladstone, MI) to confront the Braves in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, February 12. The Braves come into the challenge with a record of 7-6. Gladstone lost 62-57 in their recent league challenge against Kingsford (Kingsford, MI)

Next up, the Hematites confront the Marquette Redmen (Marquette, MI) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, February 12. Ishpeming will attempt to improve on its 5-7 season record. The Redmen come into the challenge with a 13-1 record after their 64-40 league win over Escanaba (Escanaba, MI).