The Mason County Eastern Cardinals basketball squad (Custer, MI), was crushed 66-33 in Friday's league battle with the host Bear Lake Lakers (Bear Lake, MI)

With the victory, Bear Lake advances its record to 7-5 on the year. The Lakers host Mesick (Mesick, MI) to meet the Bulldogs in a West Michigan D battle on Tuesday, January 28. The Bulldogs enter the battle with a record of 3-9. Mesick lost 60-33 in their recent league battle against Pentwater (Pentwater, MI)

The Cardinals now own a 3-11 record. They put it on the line next when they host Crossroads Charter Academy for a West Michigan D battle on Tuesday, January 28. Mason County Eastern will meet a Cougars squad coming off a 50-27 league loss to Marion (Marion, MI). The Cougars record now stands at 1-10.