Hart Pirates (Hart, MI) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host Muskegon Catholic Central Crusaders (Muskegon, MI), 67-44 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Hart upgrades its record to 8-6 on the year. The Pirates host Shelby (Shelby, MI) to face the Tigers in a Western Michigan Lakes - Rivers match on Tuesday, January 28. The Tigers enter the match with a record of 2-12. Shelby lost 52-48 in their recent league match against Ravenna (Ravenna, MI)

The Crusaders now sport a 5-6 record. They put it on the line next when they host Potter's House Christian for a Alliance match on Tuesday, January 28. Muskegon Catholic Central will face a Pumas squad coming off a 62-52 league loss to Lee (Wyoming, MI). The Pumas record now stands at 6-7.