The Maplewood Baptist Academy Black Bears ran past the host North Michigan Christian Academy Comets basketball team by a final score of 59-48 in Friday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Black Bears face the Engadine Eagles (Engadine, MI) in a non-league game, on Thursday, January 11. Maplewood Baptist Academy will attempt to move on its 5-1 season record.

With the defeat, North Michigan Christian Academy moves to 4-2 on the year. The Comets host Mackinaw City (Mackinaw City, MI) to face the Comets in a Northern Lakes game on Monday, January 8. The Comets enter the game with a record of 6-0. Mackinaw City won 37-4 in their recent league game against Wolverine (Wolverine, MI)