Clare Pioneers (Clare, MI) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Shepherd Bluejays (Shepherd, MI), 54-38 in a league bout.

With the win, Clare upgrades its record to 8-7 on the season. The Pioneers host Gladwin (Gladwin, MI) to play the Flying G's in a Jack Pine bout on Tuesday, January 31. The Flying G's go into the bout with a record of 5-8. Gladwin lost 58-31 in their recent league bout against Meridian (Sanford, MI)

Next up, the Bluejays play the Meridian Mustangs (Sanford, MI) in a Jack Pine bout, on Tuesday, January 31. Shepherd will attempt to upgrade on its 8-8 season record. The Mustangs go into the bout with a 14-1 record after their 58-31 league win over Gladwin (Gladwin, MI).