In Friday's league match, the host Coldwater Cardinals basketball team scored a tight 34-29 triumph over the Western Panthers.

In their next game, the Cardinals meet the Northwest Mounties (Jackson, MI) in a Interstate Eight match, on Tuesday, January 10. Coldwater will attempt to move on its 2-5 season record. The Mounties enter the match with a 5-2 record after their 69-33 league win over Lumen Christi Catholic (Jackson, MI).

With the defeat, Western moves to 1-5 on the year. The Panthers host Hastings (Hastings, MI) to meet the Saxons in a Interstate Eight match on Tuesday, January 10. The Saxons enter the match with a record of 3-3. Hastings lost 31-28 in their recent league match against Harper Creek (Battle Creek, MI)