Kalkaska Blazers (Kalkaska, MI) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Kingsley Stags (Kingsley, MI), 47-40 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Kalkaska upgrades its record to 5-5 on the year. The Blazers host Charlevoix (Charlevoix, MI) to face the Rayders in a Lake Michigan match on Tuesday, January 14. The Rayders enter the match with a record of 6-4. Charlevoix lost 56-45 in their recent league match against Boyne City (Boyne City, MI)

The Stags now sport a 0-9 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Boyne City for a non-league match on Tuesday, January 14. Kingsley will face a Ramblers squad coming off a 56-45 league win over Charlevoix (Charlevoix, MI). The Ramblers record now stands at 4-5.