In Thursday's non-league match, the host Newaygo Lions basketball team scored a tight 62-60 triumph over the Oakridge Eagles.

In their next game, the Lions meet the Holton Red Devils (Holton, MI) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, January 31. Newaygo will attempt to better on its 8-5 season record. The Red Devils enter the match with a 0-12 record after their 83-43 league loss to Ravenna (Ravenna, MI).

With the defeat, Oakridge moves to 4-7 on the year. The Eagles travel to Covenant Christian (Grand Rapids, MI) to meet the Chargers in a non-league match on Friday, January 27. The Chargers enter the match with a record of 8-5. Covenant Christian won 69-52 in their recent non-league match against Thornapple Kellogg (Middleville, MI)