In Tuesday's non-league match, the host Black River Rats basketball team scored a tight 45-42 triumph over the Constantine Falcons.

In their next game, the Rats meet the Martin Clippers (Martin, MI) in a Southwestern - Central match, on Friday, January 27. Black River will attempt to better on its 7-5 season record. The Clippers enter the match with a 9-3 record after their 43-38 non-league loss to Schoolcraft (Schoolcraft, MI).

With the defeat, Constantine moves to 1-12 on the year. The Falcons host Schoolcraft (Schoolcraft, MI) to meet the Eagles in a Southwestern - Valley match on Friday, January 27. The Eagles enter the match with a record of 8-5. Schoolcraft won 43-38 in their recent non-league match against Martin (Martin, MI)