Shepherd Bluejays (Shepherd, MI) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Meridian Mustangs (Sanford, MI), 42-25 in a league bout.

With the win, Shepherd upgrades its record to 3-0 on the season. The Bluejays travel to Harrison (Harrison, MI) to clash with the Hornets in a Jack Pine bout on Thursday, December 15. The Hornets go into the bout with a record of 1-2. Harrison won 51-42 in their recent league bout against Farwell (Farwell, MI)

Next up, the Mustangs clash with the Beaverton Beavers (Beaverton, MI) in a Jack Pine bout, on Thursday, December 15. Meridian will attempt to upgrade on its 1-2 season record. The Beavers go into the bout with a 3-0 record after their 44-35 league win over Pinconning (Pinconning, MI).