The Hesperia Panthers basketball squad (Hesperia, MI), was crushed 55-31 in Friday's league battle with the visiting Mason County Central Spartans (Scottville, MI)

With the victory, Mason County Central advances its record to 9-5 on the year. The Spartans host Fremont (Fremont, MI) to meet the Packers in a non-league battle on Tuesday, January 21. The Packers come into the test with a record of 3-10. Fremont lost 54-35 in their recent league test against Manistee (Manistee, MI)

The Panthers (5-10) will now prepare for their test against Black River (Holland, MI). The Rats come into the non-league test with a 4-8 record. In their last test, Black River bounced Martin (Martin, MI), 53-50, in a league test.