In Wednesday's league match, the visiting Pine River Area Bucks basketball team scored a tight 45-38 triumph over the Northern Michigan Christian Comets.

In their next game, the Bucks face the Roscommon Bucks (Roscommon, MI) in a Highland match, on Friday, January 19. Pine River Area will attempt to move on its 4-5 season record. The Bucks enter the match with a 5-3 record after their 42-39 league loss to Evart (Evart, MI).

With the defeat, Northern Michigan Christian moves to 1-8 on the year. The Comets travel to Beal City (Mt. Pleasant, MI) to face the Aggies in a Highland match on Tuesday, January 23. The Aggies enter the match with a record of 5-7. Beal City lost 55-28 in their recent league match against Evart (Evart, MI)