Shepherd Bluejays (Shepherd, MI) supporters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Meridian Mustangs (Sanford, MI), 49-46 in a league match.

With the victory, Shepherd advances its record to 4-10 on the year. The Bluejays host Gladwin (Gladwin, MI) to face the Flying G's in a Jack Pine match on Tuesday, January 28. The Flying G's enter the match with a record of 10-2. Gladwin won 74-46 in their recent non-league match against Central (Bay City, MI)

The Mustangs now own a 6-7 record. They put it on the line next when they host Farwell for a Jack Pine match on Tuesday, January 28. Meridian will face a Eagles squad coming off a 56-13 non-league loss to Standish-Sterling (Standish, MI). The Eagles record now stands at 0-15.