Mesick Bulldogs (Mesick, MI) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the host Bear Lake Lakers (Bear Lake, MI), 53-13 in a league bout.

With the victory, Mesick upgrades its record to 5-9 on the campaign. The Bulldogs travel to Catholic Central (Manistee, MI) to play the Sabers in a West Michigan D bout on Tuesday, January 31. The Sabers come into the bout with a record of 11-3.

Next up, the Lakers play the Walkerville Wildcats (Walkerville, MI) in a West Michigan D bout, on Tuesday, January 31. Bear Lake will attempt to upgrade on its 3-9 season record. The Wildcats come into the bout with a 1-12 record after their 59-14 league loss to Marion (Marion, MI).