In Friday's league outing, the Ionia Bulldogs (Ionia, MI) basketball squad edged the visiting Charlotte Orioles (Charlotte, MI), by a count of 49-45.

The Bulldogs (7-0) will now prepare for their match against Lansing Catholic (Lansing, MI). The Cougars enter the Capital Area - White match with a 3-5 record. In their last match, Lansing Catholic tipped Eaton Rapids (Eaton Rapids, MI), 59-54, in a league match.

With the defeat, Charlotte moves to 4-4 on the year. The Orioles host Lee (Wyoming, MI) to meet the Legends in a non-league match on Monday, January 16. The Legends enter the match with a record of 7-0. Lee won 72-13 in their recent non-league match against Bangor (Bangor, MI)