The Sparta Spartans bounced the host Kenowa Hills Knights ice hockey squad by a tally of 6-1 in Thursday's non-league match.

Next, the Spartans clash with the Alpena Wildcats (Alpena, MI) in a non-league match, on Friday, January 3. Sparta will attempt to improve on its 9-3 season record. The Wildcats enter the match with a 10-3 record after their 3-2 non-league win over DeWitt (DeWitt, MI).

The Knights (6-5) will now prepare for their match against Alpena (Alpena, MI). The Wildcats enter the non-league match with a 10-3 record. In their last match, Alpena held off DeWitt (DeWitt, MI), 3-2, in a non-league match.