Brethren Bobcats (Brethren, MI) backers were pleased Wednesday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the host Bear Lake Lakers (Bear Lake, MI), 71-27 in a league bout.

With the victory, Brethren upgrades its record to 6-2 on the campaign. The Bobcats host Baldwin (Baldwin, MI) to play the Panthers in a West Michigan D bout on Friday, January 5. The Panthers come into the bout with a record of 6-1. Baldwin won 72-46 in their recent league bout against Mesick (Mesick, MI)

Next up, the Lakers play the Crossroads Charter Academy Cougars (Big Rapids, MI) in a West Michigan D bout, on Friday, January 5. Bear Lake will attempt to upgrade on its 2-6 season record. The Cougars come into the bout with a 0-6 record after their 56-30 league loss to Walkerville (Walkerville, MI).