In Wednesday's league match, the visiting Merrill Vandals basketball team scored a tight 44-39 triumph over the St. Charles Bulldogs.

In their next game, the Vandals meet the Ashley Bears (Ashley, MI) in a Mid-State match, on Friday, January 27. Merrill will attempt to better on its 3-8 season record. The Bears enter the match with a 0-11 record after their 75-37 league loss to Coleman (Coleman, MI).

With the defeat, St. Charles moves to 4-8 on the year. The Bulldogs host Vestaburg (Vestaburg, MI) to meet the Wolverines in a Mid-State match on Friday, January 27. The Wolverines enter the match with a record of 5-7. Vestaburg lost 37-21 in their recent league match against Carson City-Crystal (Carson City, MI)