In Thursday's league match, the visiting Ludington Orioles basketball team scored a decisive 54-20 triumph over the Manistee Chippewas.

In their next game, the Orioles face the Reed City Coyotes (Reed City, MI) in a non-league match, on Monday, January 8. Ludington will attempt to move on its 5-4 season record. The Coyotes enter the match with a 3-4 record after their 47-40 non-league loss to Covenant Christian (Grand Rapids, MI).

With the defeat, Manistee moves to 3-3 on the year. The Chippewas host White Cloud (White Cloud, MI) to face the Indians in a non-league match on Friday, January 5. The Indians enter the match with a record of 3-5. White Cloud lost 50-12 in their recent non-league match against Holton (Holton, MI)