The Meridian Mustangs basketball squad (Sanford, MI), was outscored 54-39 in Wednesday's non-league battle with the host Standish-Sterling Panthers (Standish, MI)

With the victory, Standish-Sterling advances its record to 9-2 on the year. The Panthers host Shepherd (Shepherd, MI) to meet the Bluejays in a Jack Pine battle on Friday, January 17. The Bluejays enter the battle with a record of 3-9. Shepherd won 61-12 in their recent league battle against Farwell (Farwell, MI)

The Mustangs now own a 5-6 record. They put it on the line next when they host Beaverton for a Jack Pine battle on Friday, January 17. Meridian will meet a Beavers squad coming off a 47-44 league loss to Clare (Clare, MI). The Beavers record now stands at 4-6.