The Salem Rocks basketball squad (Canton, MI), was crushed 69-45 in Friday's league battle with the host Howell Highlanders (Howell, MI)

With the victory, Howell advances its record to 5-4 on the year. The Highlanders travel to Brighton (Brighton, MI) to meet the Bulldogs in a Kensington Lakes - West battle on Tuesday, January 14. The Bulldogs enter the battle with a record of 6-3. Brighton lost 48-47 in their recent league battle against Northville (Northville, MI)

The Rocks now own a 6-3 record. They put it on the line next when they host Northville for a Kensington Lakes - West battle on Tuesday, January 14. Salem will meet a Mustangs squad coming off a 48-47 league win over Brighton (Brighton, MI). The Mustangs record now stands at 4-5.