In Thursday's league match, the host Houghton Gremlins basketball team scored a decisive 71-49 triumph over the West Iron County Wykons.

In their next game, the Gremlins meet the Jeffers Jets (Painesdale, MI) in a non-league match, on Monday, January 22. Houghton will attempt to better on its 7-4 season record. The Jets enter the match with a 3-5 record after their 39-12 league loss to Ewen-Trout Creek (Ewen, MI).

With the defeat, West Iron County moves to 4-5 on the year. The Wykons host Norway (Norway, MI) to meet the Knights in a non-league match on Tuesday, January 23. The Knights enter the match with a record of 5-6.