The Shepherd Bluejays tipped the visiting Beaverton Beavers basketball team by a final score of 29-23 in Thursday's league game.

In their next game, the Bluejays face the Bullock Creek Lancers (Midland, MI) in a non-league game, on Monday, January 9. Shepherd will attempt to move on its 6-1 season record. The Lancers enter the game with a 2-5 record after their 48-42 league loss to Millington (Millington, MI).

With the defeat, Beaverton moves to 3-5 on the year. The Beavers host Clare (Clare, MI) to confront the Pioneers in a Jack Pine battle on Tuesday, January 10. The Pioneers come into the battle with a record of 2-5. Clare won 61-21 in their recent league battle against Farwell (Farwell, MI)