Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the McBain Ramblers (McBain, MI) and the visiting Pine River Area Bucks (Leroy, MI), saw McBain's basketball squad overcome Pine River Area by a tally of 51-36.

With the victory, McBain improves its record to 5-3 on the campaign. The Ramblers travel to Boyne City (Boyne City, MI) to confront the Ramblers in a non-league challenge on Monday, January 16. The Ramblers come into the challenge with a record of 8-1. Boyne City won 69-44 in their recent league challenge against Harbor Springs (Harbor Springs, MI)

Next up, the Bucks confront the Beal City Aggies (Mt. Pleasant, MI) in a Highland challenge, on Thursday, January 12. Pine River Area will attempt to improve on its 2-6 season record. The Aggies come into the challenge with a 7-1 record after their 62-41 league win over Houghton Lake (Houghton Lake, MI).