Ogemaw Heights Falcons (West Branch, MI) supporters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Beaverton Beavers (Beaverton, MI), 43-37 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Ogemaw Heights advances its record to 8-5 on the year. The Falcons host Clare (Clare, MI) to face the Pioneers in a Jack Pine match on Tuesday, January 28. The Pioneers enter the match with a record of 6-7.

The Beavers now own a 5-8 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Marion for a non-league match on Monday, January 27. Beaverton will face a Eagles squad coming off a 53-45 league win over Baldwin (Baldwin, MI). The Eagles record now stands at 9-4.