Lakeshore Lancers (Stevensville, MI) supporters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host St. Joseph Bears (St. Joseph, MI), 39-34 in a league match.

With the victory, Lakeshore advances its record to 6-4 on the year. The Lancers host Dowagiac (Dowagiac, MI) to face the Chieftains in a non-league match on Tuesday, January 28. The Chieftains enter the match with a record of 1-11. Dowagiac lost 78-49 in their recent non-league match against Benton Harbor (Benton Harbor, MI)

The Bears now own a 1-10 record. They put it on the line next when they host Niles for a non-league match on Tuesday, January 28. St. Joseph will face a Vikings squad coming off a 68-42 league win over Three Rivers (Three Rivers, MI). The Vikings record now stands at 7-6.