Hart Pirates (Hart, MI) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Muskegon Catholic Central Crusaders (Muskegon, MI), 76-40 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Hart upgrades its record to 12-0 on the season. The Pirates travel to Manistee (Manistee, MI) to clash with the Chippewas in a non-league bout on Thursday, January 26. The Chippewas go into the bout with a record of 0-10. Manistee lost 64-35 in their recent league bout against Fremont (Fremont, MI)

Next up, the Crusaders clash with the Muskegon Heights Tigers (Muskegon Heights, MI) in a non-league bout, on Friday, January 27. Muskegon Catholic Central will attempt to upgrade on its 5-8 season record. The Tigers go into the bout with a 1-7 record after their 57-54 non-league loss to North Muskegon (North Muskegon, MI).