Big Rapids Cardinals (Big Rapids, MI) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting St. Francis Gladiators (Traverse City, MI), 52-51 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Big Rapids upgrades its record to 7-2 on the season. The Cardinals travel to Traverse City West (Traverse City, MI) to clash with the Titans in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 9. The Titans go into the bout with a record of 9-2. Traverse City West won 64-59 in their recent league bout against Traverse City Central (Traverse City, MI)

Next up, the Gladiators clash with the Kalkaska Blazers (Kalkaska, MI) in a Lake Michigan bout, on Thursday, January 4. St. Francis will attempt to upgrade on its 3-3 season record. The Blazers go into the bout with a 1-6 record after their 65-41 non-league loss to Traverse City Christian (Traverse City, MI).