Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Okemos Chieftains (Okemos, MI) and the host River Rouge Panthers (River Rouge, MI), saw Okemos's basketball squad hold off River Rouge by a score of 64-60.

With the victory, Okemos improves its record to 7-1 on the campaign. The Chieftains host East Lansing (East Lansing, MI) to battle the Trojans in a Capital Area - Blue challenge on Friday, January 21. The Trojans come into the challenge with a record of 6-1.

Next up, the Panthers battle the Chandler Park Academy Eagles (Harper Woods, MI) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, January 17. River Rouge will attempt to improve on its 5-4 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 7-1 record after their 80-45 league win over University Prep (Detroit, MI).