The Central Bearcats routed the host Norrix Knights basketball team by a final score of 63-26 in Thursday's league game.

In their next game, the Bearcats face the Mattawan Wildcats (Mattawan, MI) in a non-league game, on Tuesday, January 17. Central will attempt to move on its 8-2 season record. The Wildcats enter the game with a 8-0 record after their 42-27 league win over Lakeshore (Stevensville, MI).

With the defeat, Norrix moves to 3-4 on the year. The Knights host Portage Central (Portage, MI) to face the Mustangs in a non-league game on Tuesday, January 17. The Mustangs enter the game with a record of 2-6. Portage Central lost 65-38 in their recent non-league game against Kalamazoo Central (Kalamazoo, MI)