The Clare Pioneers basketball squad (Clare, MI), was nudged 42-38 in Wednesday's league battle with the host Shepherd Bluejays (Shepherd, MI)

With the victory, Shepherd advances its record to 9-3 on the year. The Bluejays host Meridian (Sanford, MI) to meet the Mustangs in a Jack Pine battle on Friday, January 24. The Mustangs enter the battle with a record of 8-2.

The Pioneers now own a 6-4 record. They put it on the line next when they host Harrison for a Jack Pine battle on Friday, January 24. Clare will meet a Hornets squad coming off a 48-33 league loss to Beaverton (Beaverton, MI). The Hornets record now stands at 5-4.