The Orchard View Cardinals got by the host Mason County Central Spartans basketball squad by a final score of 34-33 in Tuesday's non-league outing.

Next, the Cardinals clash with the Ludington Orioles (Ludington, MI) in a Western Michigan Lakes - Lakes outing, on Thursday, January 9. Orchard View will attempt to upgrade on its 4-7 season record. The Orioles come into the outing with a 6-4 record after their 61-49 non-league loss to North Muskegon (North Muskegon, MI).

The Spartans (5-5) will now prepare for their outing against Shelby (Shelby, MI). The Tigers come into the Western Michigan Lakes - Rivers outing with a 2-8 record. In their last outing, Shelby was nipped by Oakridge (Muskegon, MI), 69-43, in a non-league outing.