The DeWitt Panthers basketball squad (DeWitt, MI), was nudged 48-43 in Tuesday's non-league battle with the host Haslett Vikings (Haslett, MI)

With the victory, Haslett advances its record to 9-1 on the year. The Vikings host St. Johns (St. Johns, MI) to meet the Redwings in a Capital Area - Red battle on Friday, January 17. The Redwings enter the battle with a record of 8-4.

The Panthers now own a 5-7 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Waverly for a Capital Area - Blue battle on Thursday, January 16. DeWitt will meet a Warriors squad coming off a 48-45 league win over Okemos (Okemos, MI). The Warriors record now stands at 7-2.