In Tuesday's non-league match, the visiting Traverse City Christian Sabres basketball team scored a tight 66-63 triumph over the Buckley Bears.

In their next game, the Sabres meet the Ellsworth Lancers (Ellsworth, MI) in a non-league match, on Thursday, January 5. Traverse City Christian will attempt to move on its 5-1 season record. The Lancers enter the match with a 4-1 record after their 59-56 non-league win over Bellaire (Bellaire, MI).

With the defeat, Buckley moves to 2-4 on the year. The Bears host Frankfort (Frankfort, MI) to meet the Panthers in a Northwest match on Thursday, January 5. The Panthers enter the match with a record of 4-2. Frankfort lost 54-41 in their recent non-league match against St. Mary (Lake Leelanau, MI)